If Someone You Know is Grieving During the Holidays
It’s not always easy to figure out the best way to help a friend who has lost a loved one.
Grief in the Holidays – Children and Teens
Holiday time can be painful for children and teens after the loss of a loved one.
10 Things for you to Remember this Holiday Season
1. I need to be proactive and plan ahead: Studies show that those who experience the most difficulty with the holidays are those who have given little thought to the challenges they will encounter.
A Season to be Gentle
Almost everyone, when they are grieving, has one or more tasks or traditions that prove to be too difficult to handle or bear during this “festive” time.
Handling Holidays and Difficult Times
From Harvard Health Publications and The Washington Post, 2008
Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, and events that would otherwise be joyful can be especially hard on people who are grieving.
You Will Survive the Holidays
You may hurt, but you will survive. The holidays may be the worst of your grief time.
Resolving How or Where to Spend Holidays
Choosing how or where to spend the holidays may be your biggest dilemma. There is no perfect solution.
Survival Strategies for the Holidays
Be kind to yourself. This is a time when it is important to take good care of yourself.
Surviving the Holidays When Someone You Love Has Died
We know that during the Holidays those of us who are grieving the loss of a loved one can find this time to be particularly difficult.
Top Ten Ways to Manage Grief During the Holidays
The holidays can be a very difficult time for people who are grieving. You miss your loved one, especially during times of celebration and sharing.