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Dealing with Grief and Death of a Loved One

Losing a loved one and coming to terms with death is probably one of the toughest things a person has to deal with in his lifetime. Although the pain can heal naturally, dealing with grief and sorrow can be very difficult. Here are some tips on how one can deal with their grief. –          Acknowledge your emotions and face your grief instead of ignoring it. –          Express your grief by crying or jotting down your feelings in a journal. –          Use your support system – friends and family. To learn more, click here.

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Columbo, Rina

Visiting Friday, February 27, 2015 from 2-5 and 7-9 at Torregrossa Funeral Home, Avenue U Mass of Christian burial, Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Out Lady of Grace RC Church, Avenue W Brooklyn, at 9:30am

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Why Its Wrong to Rush the Bereaved through the Grieving Process

Grief is a very complex process — it cannot be easily defined and it is not an experience from which one can quickly recover. This is why it makes no sense to try and push bereaved individuals to rush their grieving process. Here are some things that you should keep in mind in offering help and support to a bereaved loved one: It is not up to you to heal the grief. Forget what you think you know about grief. It’s never too late to write a condolence note. Anniversary notes are deeply appreciated. The principles apply to pet loss, too. To learn more, click here.

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Picture Books Can Help a Child Recover from Grief

Bereavement can be an extremely devastating experience. Children, in particular, may find it difficult to cope with events such as the death of a loved one when they have no one, or nothing, to guide them through the experience. If you have a child who is currently undergoing the process of grief, one of the best ways to help him get through it is through picture books. Certain bereavement charities believe that encouraging a child to share positive memories of a loved one can aid in improving his healing process. To learn more, click here.

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How to Deal with Bereavement and Grief

Grief is a normal response to bereavement. Everyone who has experienced loss, in one way or another, will have to go through this process in order to fully recover. The process, however, is never the same from one person to another. If you’ve recently lost a loved one, here are some pointers on handling grief, and making out of it whole: Give yourself time to accept the loss. Turn to loved ones for help and guidance. Don’t try to suppress your emotions. Pay a personal tribute to your loved one. Click here to learn more.

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Don't Let Grief Taint Your Relationships

Grief is a normal emotional response to the death of a loved one. In many cases, this process can set a toll on a person’s relationships — this is primarily because the former is an individual experience. A griever’s partner/friend/relative may do his hardest to try and understand what the person id going through but never experience it or take on the burden himself. When it comes to offering comfort to a bereaved individual, the best thing to do is listen and allow him to express his feelings. To learn more, click here.

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Sheehan, Kevin P.

Beloved Husband of Michele Ruggiero, devoted father of Michael John, loving son of Audrey and John, cherished brother of Liza and Lesley, adored brother-in-law of Michael and Susan, Anthony and Donatella, Phyllis, Jennifer and Patrick, Chris, fond uncle to seven nieces and nephews. Visiting Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, from 2-5 and 7-9 at Scotto Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, February 23, 2015 at 9:30AM at Sacred Hearts – St. Stephen RC Church, 125 Summit Street, Brooklyn.

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How to Cope with the Death of a Parent

Having to deal with the death of a parent is probably one of the most difficult stages a person has to go through in his lifetime. And when it happens, people expect us to be more prepared and eventually close the wound quickly and move. However, coping with the death of a loved requires much time to get over it. Huffingtonpost shares some tips on how one can cope with the death of a parent. –          Never allow anyone to make you feel guilty for grieving. –          Be kind to yourself. –          Grieving takes time. –          Don’t be surprised by feelings of uncertainty that you experience.

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How to Deal with Major Depression

Depression can root from many things — often they involve loss. It’s signs include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness and guilt, deviation from normal sleeping habits, difficulties in concentrating, among others. Trying to address with the problem on one’s own is not the best way to deal with depression. Instead, an individual undergoing depression is advised to develop a social support network of friends, family and professionals to assist  and guide him through recovery. To learn more, click here.

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Remembering Loss of a Loved One on Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day has just passed — but surely many who have experienced loss are still pondering over what this day should symbolize in their lives. Here are some advice on how people who have lost their loved ones can spend their Valentine’s Day: Allow yourself to experience grief Spend the holiday however way you feel right Love and pamper yourself Spend the day with someone or doing something you love Engage in a charitable cause To learn more, click here.

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