In their effort to provide support to grieving families and children, Camp Emily was developed through the bereavement program of Lakeland Hospice. It is designed to help children ages 7-18 as well as their families who have experienced losing someone they love. This year, the day camp will be held on October 10 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Because of the donations received, there is no charge to participate in the said day camp. Throughout the day, grief education and support are incorporated. The participants will also be invited to share their feelings as well as express themselves through art. To learn more, click here.

Each time we lose a friend or a family member, we tend to shut down and withdraw from everything and everyone. However, according to experts, in order for us to cope with such loss, it is important that we open our hearts and make room for healing and growth. Below are some ways on how to deal with a loss of loved one. –          Spend time with the nature. –          Spend time with your friends and loved ones. –          Remind yourself that you choose to live whole and complete. –          Join a spiritual group or community. For more tips, click here.

Losing a friend or a loved one can be very difficult. Oftentimes, the pain we are feeling stops us in our tracks and changes our perspective about life. To help you go through grief, here are some of the things that you should know. –          Grief allows you to see things you never expect. –          Emotional sore spots will appear in random places. –          The first year after losing someone may not be the hardest. –          Don’t beat yourself up because it wouldn’t help. For more tips, click here.

Receiving the news that an old friend of yours has passed away can be unbearable. While the impact of losing someone dear to you will never be lessened, here are few things to keep in mind that will help you cope with the loss. –          Every person mourns differently. –          Acknowledge your sadness and pain instead of avoiding such emotion. –          Share your support and love with fellow mourners. –          Find time to cherish happy memories. For more tips, click here.

In many cases, overcoming grief isn’t actually moving past the feelings of loss, but learning to accept the absence of a loved one. In going through this process, here are 5 things that you should remember: Find social support through friends and family Take your time — don’t give yourself a deadline Express your feelings through a journal or diary Be compassionate with yourself and with others Seek the help of a therapist or counselor To learn more, click here.

Death is an inevitable reality. During such tough time, there are two things that are certain: your loved one is already gone and you are now part of a group of people you have never imagined you would be a part of. Below are some ways on how to help those people who have lost their loved one to a suicide. –          Don’t tell the person that you understand because you never will. –          Listen to what the person has to say. –          Say something that will show your love and support to the person. For more tips, click here.

While we try our very best to protect our children from grief, we sometimes overestimate or underestimate the degree to which these children experience grief after a traumatic event such as death. Below are some common myths that we should know about child and adolescent grief. –          Young children do not grieve and experience sadness. –          Children should not go to funerals. –          Children get over loss very quickly. –          Children will permanently bear that significant loss. For more information, click here.