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Can Grievers Take a “Grief-cation”?

Vacations are for everyone! Grievers, included.

In my grief counseling practice, my clients often express the concern that if they go on vacation after a loved one dies, people might think that they are not grieving their loved one since they’re choosing to escape to somewhere enjoyable.

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When You Want to See a Sign From Your Deceased Loved One

After-death communication (ADC) experiences are certainly not a new trend. They have been around for a long time and in other parts of the world, they are even discussed openly with relatives and friends, without fear of being considered “crazy” or having a wild imagination.

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Young and Widowed. A Challenging Combination.

If you are a younger person who has lost a spouse or partner, the words “unfair” and “unexpected” are generally at the forefront of your mind when it comes to your grief.

Both are true; younger widows and widowers certainly face unique challenges….Read more.

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Grief Triggers and a Haunted Halloween

For those grieving a loved one, any holiday can be difficult, even Halloween.

Planning to connect with Halloween celebrations this year? You may feel more like the holiday is a “trick” than a “treat.”

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