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Ways on How to Deal with Loss

Losing someone we love is indeed a painful life event. While the reality of loss is an uncontrollable force, there is always hope for recovery. Below are some ways on how you can feel better during such tough time. –          Allow yourself to grieve. –          Get out of bed and start living an active lifestyle. –          Don’t avoid the reality of what has happened. –          Engage in activities that you enjoy. To learn more, check this link.

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Coping with the Death of Loved One

Losing someone dear to us often leave us feeling pained, confused and deeply saddened. According to studies, expressing negative emotions and reliving painful events causes more depression and anxiety. If you are going through the healing process due to a death of loved one, here are some tips for you. –          Seek comfort from your social support group –          Perform rituals that conveyed respect toward your loved one –          Smile, laugh and convey positive emotions –          Give yourself time to cry and grieve –          Exercise and spent time with others To learn more, visit medicaldaily.com.

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Manchise, Marie E.

Visiting Monday, June 8, 2015, from 2-5 & 7-9 at Farenga Funeral Home, 3808 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at St. Rita R.C. Church, Long Island City, 9:30AM Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Queens

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Grieving Through Social Media

Today, more and more families are using social media to deal with the loss of their friends and loved ones. Apart from families, funeral homes are also starting to hop on the social media bandwagon. Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City is utilizing Twitter and Facebook to help families share news of a loved one’s passing.  According to Alyssa Fullerton, Director of Fullerton Funeral Home, one of the most common forms of grieving in social media is creating remembrance pages. People usually create these pages to promote fundraisers and memorials of their loved ones who passed away. To learn more, check this link.

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Ways to Deal with Shared Grief at Work

Dealing with shared grief at a workplace can be very stressful and difficult. Employers are trained to help clients each day and finding someone who understands their feelings and concerns is what they exactly they need. Below are some tips on how to handle shared grief. –          Allow the group to communicate the situation that they are in. –          Let the group get together in one place where they can share their feelings. –          Allow everyone to come together and share their gratitude. For more tips, click here.

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How to Deal with a Bereaved Mother

The pain of losing a child is unimaginable. So, how do you deal with a mother who has gone through the tragedy? You can start with the following: Say something, such as “I’m sorry for your loss.” Ask for details about her loss Offer support Don’t say “Everything will be okay.” Be yourself Consult an expert Let her know you are remembering her child To learn more, read Modern Loss’ Happy Mother’s Day: 7 Tips for Speaking with a Bereaved Mother.

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Coping with the Loss of a Pet

The loss of a pet can be very painful. But, what makes it even worse is that outsiders may understand very little of your grief. Here are some things you should know to help you cope with your loss: When we lose a pet, we also lose the unconditional love it was always ready to provide, a protégé, a “life witness”, multiple relationships and routines, and a primary companion. Your grief may be made more complicated by guilt, euthanasia, circumstances surrounding the loss, expectations, reawakening of an old loss, and resistance to mourning. Help yourself grieve by being patient and kind with yourself, finding an ally, conducting an overview of your pet’s life, engaging in rituals, dispossing of possessions gradually, and memorializing your pet. Click here to learn more.

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Supporting and Talking to a Bereaved Loved One

Trying to find the right words to say to a bereaved individual can be quite difficult. However, you should not let your discomfort prevent you from reaching out to someone grieving. Also, it is important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to grieve — it involves extreme emotions and behaviors, and it has no timetable. When talking to a bereaved loved one, simply keep the following in mind: Ackowledge the situation Express your concern Be honest and don’t hide your feelings Offer your support Ask how he or she feels To learn more, click here.

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How to Protect Your Relationship Amidst Grief

Grief is an emotional response to the death of a loved one, and because it is primarily an individual experience, it can take a toll on relationships. If you want to protect your relationships from its damaging consequences, consider the following: Be patient with whatever emotions the individual may be feeling Encourage him to talk about his feelings Offer to accompany him in activities that he enjoys To learn more, check out Facing Bereavement’s How Grief Affects Your Relationships

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How to Express Sympathy to a Bereaved Loved One

Talking to a bereaved loved one, or writing her a sympathy card, is not easy, especially when you also find it hard to express your own sentiments about the loss. The fact that there really is no “right word” to say to a person to ease her pain makes the act even more challenging. With Sympathy Gifts & Keepsakes tells us that the only way to get it over with is to be true to oneself and express your sympathy in the most honest way possible. Click here to read the article.

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