grief
Grief is a natural and healthy response to death and loss of all kinds. Learn how to cope with the emotional pain, move forward and reclaim your happiness.
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and the Stages of Accepting Death
Based on field studies and interviews with over 200 terminal patients Elisabeth Kubler-Ross categorized the typical progression of psycho-emotional stages an individual experiences in the process of acknowledging and accepting death. Her theory outlines five distinct phases of coping with death, including:
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)4 years ago in Longevity
SFS 7: Long Thaw
He sat on the cold, hard stoop waiting for her. He could already see his breath and he hadn’t even been outside that long. Marshall hated the winter time. “It’s for young people with warm blood and a strong will to brace the cold; not slow, achy old men like me.” He chuckled at himself. Do I always sound so grumpy? His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of snow crunching in the distance. Marshall stood slowly, the cold causing stiffness in his knees. The figure grew closer and closer until Marshall’s furrowed brow relaxed.
By Kasey Alyssa4 years ago in Longevity
Petrified Rainbow Wood, A Stone of Transformation
So often, when we talk about crystal lore, we repeat the same few basic facts. The stone is found here. It grows in this sort of crystal habit. You can identify it by this or that characteristic — its hardness, its depth of color, the way it cleaves when it breaks. The ancient crystal shaman used it for healing, for love, for wealth, and here is how the modern worker may do the same.
By Amethyst Qu5 years ago in Longevity
Grief Healing
Wouldn't it be wonderful if people could navigate how to climb out of the darkness of grief? The onus to understand the labyrinth of death and loss is usually put on those already suffering. Those faced with the death of a loved one then have the added burden of;
By Nina Waddington5 years ago in Longevity
A Perfect Year for Cancer
Breast cancer was her September 11, robbing her of a breast, and then allowing her to live free of it and cancer for ten years. The first five years of this decadent decade were supplemented by a daily tablet that battled the disease by limiting the normal supply of estrogen, which also served to sustain its persistent onslaught. But the tenth September 11 Memorial piercingly pronounced the expiration of her reprieve. The disease thrived undiscovered for close to a year thanks to an ER physician, surely a misnomer, who did not uphold his Hippocratic oath. But where does this recurring story begin? Beginning and end are equally unpromising; the beginning then, and only for the sake of chronology.
By Patrick M. Ohana5 years ago in Longevity
Unique Memorialization Ideas For California
It is common in the United States to hold a memorial service when someone you love passes away. All over the world, different cultures and traditions have traditions and rituals to memorialize and honor the life of a deceased loved one. So, people choose to celebrate the life of the lost loved one and try to commemorate their life beyond their death. In times when you lose someone you love, it is normal to grieve and be mournful. In such times, Memorialize A Loved One After Cremation can give you solace and comfort to process your grief and to have faith in the idea that your loved one had a fulfilling life. More importantly, you get to celebrate your memories of laughter, love, and fun. You can incorporate all aspects of the deceased’s life into a memorial service to make it more memorable.
By silver cancer institute5 years ago in Longevity
Cats are proven to help humans deal with grief
After my husband died I reluctantly purchase a cat from a local shelter. I recalled how being given a puppy helped me move forward after the death of my great grandmother. At that time I was only 17 and had slept in the same bed with great grandma. Even so there were teenage things to think about like boys and dates so I moved along quickly without much thought. This time my husband , whom I had been with for 45 years passed away and I did not really think a cat could help but I decided to try.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Embracing the Grieving Process
I spent most of my life being blissfully unaware of what it felt like to lose someone close. Then within 2 years I lost my Mother, and my dog Echo, who is more aptly described as my daughter. Ironically, they both passed from cancer.
By Renata Kuhns5 years ago in Longevity
Twelve First Dates
With the clink of two wine glasses, Mason and Amelia agreed that their first date officially began. Mason had circled May 12th on his refrigerator calendar for weeks and kept counting the days. The cloudy but bright sky, and crisp clean air of the late Spring afternoon added a touch of freshness and newness to the occasion.
By Bradford James Putt5 years ago in Longevity
