Getting over and healing from the loss of a loved one is never an easy journey. More often than not, people want to shut down or just simply close off when they experience such loss. To help you make space for healing and growth, here are some tips for you. –          Spend more time with the nature to remind yourself of life’s cycle. –          Spend time with the people you love and care about. –          Choose to live healthy and happily by getting enough sleep and engaging in regular exercise. For more tips, click here.

Unfortunately, many people who have lost their loved ones cope with such pain in their own ways. While dealing with death isn’t easy for the adults, understanding the reality of death for children is also extremely difficult. Good thing there is Michael’s Place which works with children dealing with death. According to Executive Director Mindy Buell, it is important for adults to be honest and open with children about the reality of death and grieving. They must give correct information but in an age appropriate manner. This will help children understand that truth as soon as possible. To learn more, click here.

Trying to cope with the passing of a loved one can drive some into unhealthy habits, and while they may seem convenient, and even ‘right’, at times, the reality is that they will only lead to bringing you further down. Here are a few things to keep in mind when coping with your loss: Use calming and relaxation techniques before bedtime to ease your slumber. Be patient with yourself and share thoughts and memories with those close to you. Accept that there are moments of happiness and that they don’t mean you have forgotten or neglected the loved one who died. Partake in some physical activities. Be wary about making social media posts of your loss. Consider keeping a journal where you can express your emotions. Maintain a balanced diet. To learn more, click here.

Grief over the death of a pet is difficult to explain, let alone understand. Whether you’ve known of your pets imminent passing, or it has come as an ultimate surprise, there’s possibly nothing in the world to keep you from shedding tears and reminiscing about all the good times you’ve had with your cuddly friend. Huffington Post writer Jill Sullivan Grueter writes about her experience, from how she and her chocolate lab named Killian coped with the latter’s kidney disease, until the time that Killian eventually passed away. Click here to read her article.  

Twelve kids at Osceola County are participating in Camp Good Grief, which is hosted by Albright Park Camp. The said event aims to help kids learn to deal with tragedy — from learning of a disability to grieving over the loss of parents or siblings. Program organizer Laura Ruhle, who is a Certified Thanatologist, said that the participants will all write out their plans on dealing with different factors of grief. To learn more about Camp Good Grief, check out an article from 9&10 News — click here.

HR departments in UAE firms have much bigger role to play when it comes to overseeing people. They are actually in charge of looking after their employees especially those who are away from their family. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, 3 percent of the UAE working population is affected by loss or grief. More often than not, with a limited social network and support group, such grief extends from personal life into the workplace. And with such increasing number, the Dubai government sets out specific compassionate leave for public sector workers in its human resources management law. Five working days is given if a first-degree relative dies or three working days in case of a second degree relative. To learn more, click here.

Healing from the loss or death of a loved one is never easy. Unfortunately, many people who experience such loss want to shut down, close off and even withdraw from everything and everyone. Below are some tips on how someone who just lost a loved one can make room for healing and growth. –          Spend time outdoors to remind yourself of the cycles of life. –          Be with those people who can remind you of how lucky you are. –          Engage in regular exercise to help your brain and emotions. For more tips, visit starrfmonline.com.

Every coping minute of every day after the passing of a loved one is an extraordinary feat. Each individual has her own personal way of grieving, and the fact that no one but you, can possibly feel how you feel, may make it seem more difficult, for you and for the people around you who care. There will be times when you can hardly contain your emotions, after hearing a particular song or see something that reminds you of the person, and you may think that you’re losing control. Simply remember that these emotions are best expressed and not kept. Here’s an open letter to those who are grieving.

Accepting that death is a mysterious experience, and that it is beyond human understanding, is a way of coping with the loss of a loved one without becoming extremely overwhelmed by the event. While it is natural for everyone who suffers loss to go through the different stages of grief, also taking it as an opportunity to learn and grow should be made part of the coping process. Here are 5 things that you should remember when going through grief: Don’t rush the healing process Give yourself permission to mourn Take care of yourself Talk to someone Envision better days To learn more, click here.

Guiding your child through grief can be challenging, especially if you are going through the same process as well. He may see death or loss in a very blurry context, and it is essential that, as a parent, you are there to understand and provide for his needs. See to it that people around your child, other than you, are informed about what he is experiencing, and that you maintain a level of consistency around him. Also, keep in mind that open communication is very important. To learn more, click here.