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One Woman’s Way of Dealing With Grief

By On September 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment

All of us at one time or another have felt grief: perhaps over a lost job, lost love, or the most heartbreaking, the death of someone we loved dearly. Each of us goes about the task of grieving in our own distinct way.

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A Critical Assessment of Euthanasia

By On April 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The question of whether, say, a man should have the right to take away his life granted pain and suffering have overcome him is a very important question today. A different way of putting this question is this: ‘Should a man have the right to take away his life if he ceases to function as [...]

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Men and Grief

By On May 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Men grieve differently from women. Our cultural roles make it difficult for men to look for support, and harder again to accept it. Men are so often silent, solitary mourners who immerse themselves in activity and private, symbolic rituals. They feel profoundly, but often can’t express the depth of their loss.

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Terminal Illness- Death and Grief

By On March 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment

No one likes to think about illness and death, when we are well, we feel invincible and there is nothing that can prepare us for the shock and devastation of a terminal diagnosis. The knowledge that we can no longer take our lives or the lives we share with our loved ones for granted takes [...]

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How to Cope with Anticipatory Grief

By On February 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Anticipatory grief is the name given to the mix of emotions experienced when we are living in expectation of loss and grieving because of it. Anticipatory Grief is particularly relevant to those who have received a terminal diagnosis and for those who love and care for them.

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Scared to Death of Dying and Denying Grief

By On February 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

When I invited Martha to the gathering at my house, she accepted the invitation cheerfully. Martha was new to the area and so I thought this small potluck I was hosting would be a chance for her to get to know other women in our town. Martha stuck it out till the end, softly responding [...]

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How To Write A Eulogy

By On February 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Remembering someone special in a personal way can be healing for everyone concerned, for a eulogy is a deeply personal way of saying goodbye. The key word is life, and you’ve been given the opportunity to celebrate a loved one’s life in the individual way that made your friend unique. Don’t be daunted by the [...]

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Moving Beyond Grief and Loss

By On January 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment

In my work as a coach and therapist, I have seen many clients dealing with losses of all kinds—loss of loved ones through death and divorce, for instance. These experiences are difficult for everyone.

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