Monthly Archives: January 2018

Pet Loss: Curious Cats Still Getting Killed in Clothes Dryers


Precaution is better than cure.  ~ Edward Coke In an earlier post I shared a number of stories from members of our online pet loss fo… Source: Pet Loss: Curious Cats Still Getting Killed in Clothes Dryers

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Why do hospice social work


How I know that hospice social work is a role I want to devote much of my life to. Some reasons why you may feel compelled to do the same. Source: Why do hospice social work

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Grief Identity Crisis: Who are we now? | The Grief Toolbox


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Counseling in hospice: Comfort comes first, breakthroughs come on occasion


Hospice requires a different approach to counseling for several reasons. Grief requires support and affirmation more than motivation or self-regulation. Source: Counseling in hospice: Comfort comes first, breakthroughs come on occasion

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This is What Widowed Looks Like

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Originally posted on Erica Roman Blog:
? When you look at the images that come up after googling “widow” about half of the pictures are of the spider and the other half are of the Marvel character. (I have to…

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The good death


Anglican professor Donald Grayston made dying in peace a lifetime project. His example is inspiring others to plan a meaningful exit. Source: The good death

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A child’s grief: you have to acknowledge that something’s happened


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The Euphoria of the Dying


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A moment that changed me: the third time I was told my mother was dying


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They Miss Us, Too | The Grief Toolbox


They Miss Us, Too They miss us, too, the ones who Source: They Miss Us, Too | The Grief Toolbox

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