When a friend goes through the grieving process, knowing how to help him or her can be a tricky thing. Truth is, you cannot make it all better but there are certain things you can do to make that person feel much better than yesterday. Don’t ever ignore what just had happened. Understand what bereavement and grief really is. Be supportive and remember that this is not about you. Ask your friend what you can do in specific to help. For more tips, click here.

Last July 23, Camp Healing Hearts with the theme “Love Never Ends” was held at Camp Dickerson. The event was designed especially for school-aged children and teens who are in the process of coping with grief. According to nurse Sara Hart of Twin County Hospice, the camp was organized due to lack of support groups for young children who lost their loved ones. The camp gave the children the opportunity to express their emotions in various stages including anger, denial and acceptance. To learn more, click here.

Dealing with the death of a loved one can be very difficult for anyone especially for children. In hopes of helping children learn positive ways to express their grief and deal with all the negative emotions, Good Grief Fun Camp conducted a three-day event for 40 campers. Sponsored by Putnam County Homecare and Hospice, the campers who were five through 18 year old were given the opportunity to learn about and better understand the grieving process. During the event, the children also visited Challenged Champions and participated in the Good Grief Olympics. To learn more, click here.

When faced with the death of a friend or a loved one, various feelings come into play such as anger, denial, depression and eventually acceptance. However, according to experts, there are also other emotions that might appear during such unspeakable moment and these too can be unexpected and uncomfortable. Relief- feeling free of worry after experiencing grief. Emptiness- it is when a person wonders if anyone can ever fill the empty space. Helplessness- feelings of helplessness since someone important to us is no longer there to perform his role in our life. To learn more, click here.

Dealing with the death of a loved one can be very devastating. As a matter of fact, the extreme sadness and grief can be consuming that it can suck the life out of you. Below are some of the things that you must avoid saying to someone who is grieving. I understand how you feel and your loss. Stay strong. Your parent or husband would not have wanted to see you cry. Your loved one is in a better place now. For more tips, click here.

Sometimes, saying the right words to a grieving friend can be very difficult. While not saying anything may seem like a safe way to deal with the situation, doing so is not at all helpful to the grieving individual. Below are some of the things that you can say to a grieving friend or colleague. Talk to the grieving person about their deceased loved one and his memories. Feel free to say “I’m so sorry.” Extend assistance by telling the person that she can call you anytime or you are always there to listen to her. For more tips, click here.

Truth is, children rely on the reaction of those people closest to them when dealing with a loss of a loved one. And because their understanding of death varies mainly because of their age and personality, it could a little difficult for them to cope with such loss. Below are some tips on how to help children deal with death of a loved one. Explain to your children what happened and encourage them to ask questions. Explain to them basic and absolute terms. –          Avoid saying words like “went away” or “went to sleep.” –          Encourage them to express and share their feelings. For more tips, click here.

Airlines used to give discounts to passengers who are traveling to a relative’s funeral but unfortunately those days are just about gone. Today, only Delta Airlines and Alaska Airlines still offer bereavement fares. These tickets have a very small discount off the ordinary fare and while you are able to find one, these tickets are no longer cheap. Below are some tips when looking for a bereavement fare or at least a cheaper ticket. Choose an airline that is most flexible in terms of changing your ticket. Be as flexible as possible when it comes to your travel date and alternative airports. Try to bundle your airfare with a hotel room as they are lot cheaper. For more tips, visit mercurynews.com.

Losing someone dear to you can be one of the most challenging and devastating moments of your life. While grieving can be different to every individual, there are actually ways for you to cope with grief. Below are some tips. Cry if you need to and remind yourself that crying can be helpful. Talk to other people about your emotions. Get involved in art, poetry, photography and music. Provide emotional space for your children. Seek out bereavement support groups and organizations. For more tips, check this link

According to studies, children who live in fatherless homes are more likely to get involved in drug and alcohol abuse, emotional problems and poor academic performance. While there is absolutely no single way to grieve over a loss of a loved one, there are actually healthier ways to deal with the pain and sadness. Below are some tips on how to do just that. Talk to your teen while allowing her to process stuff. Encourage your teen to find her own, creative way to express her emotions. Encourage your child to keep a journal where she could write her feelings. Allow your teen to be with people who can help her be herself. To learn more, click here.