Resources

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Symptoms & Signs of Grief

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of grief is the first step toward healing, allowing you to acknowledge your emotions and seek the support you need to navigate the journey.

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Coping with Losing a Parent

Losing a parent deeply impacts emotional and psychological well-being, and understanding how to navigate this grief is essential for fostering healing and resilience.

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EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful therapy that helps process traumatic memories, allowing you to heal and move forward by transforming distressing emotions into healthier responses.

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Grief & Your Brain

Grief affects the brain, influencing cognitive function and emotional processing, and understanding these symptoms is key to supporting the healing journey.

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Types of Losses

Losses can take many shapes, each one leaving its own mark and challenging us in different ways, often reshaping our sense of self and the world around us.

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Grief Tsunamis

Grief tsunamis can hit without warning, flooding us with overwhelming emotions and leaving us feeling lost and vulnerable, caught between deep sorrow and unexpected moments of relief.

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Book Recommendations

Holiday Related Resources

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Day of the Dead

Explores the rich traditions of this meaningful celebration. Watch a video on how to create your own altar, learn more about the holiday’s significance, and view our 2024 digital ofrenda.

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Holidayversary Grief

In this free, short course, discover practical strategies to face holiday/anniversary challenges with confidence. Learn to honor cherished memories, navigate emotions, and find healing during the season.

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Valentine’s Day & Grief; It’s All About the Relationship

Valentine’s Day is about relationships—and so is grief. Jennifer White explores how this holiday can unexpectedly surface grief and how we can support those navigating loss

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