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Participate in a Research Study
If you have experienced the death of a loved one in the past ten years and are over eighteen years old, we invite you to participate in a brief online study of the ways that individuals make sense of and find meaning in loss. All participants will be entered in a raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Amazon.com.
Your participation will contribute to a better understanding of grief and loss. The researchers, Dr. Brian Vandenberg, and Rachel Hibberd, are most grateful for your time and help in completing the study. If you have any questions, please e-mail rhibberd@umsl.edu. The study has been approved by the Institutional Review board of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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Book Corner
A grandfather's death inspires his grandchildren to create a book of wishes in this sensitive portrayal of dealing with the loss of a loved one. When Anna and her little brother Joey hear the sad news about their Poppy's death, they begin to think about what they would do if they could have one more day with him. They smile thinking about Poppy’s crazy birthday hat, giggle at the silly songs Poppy used to plunk out on the piano, and laugh out loud at the weekly chicken-soup game they played with him at the deli. As the list grows into a pile, the pile becomes a book—a book of wishes for one more day with Poppy—or, as their mother explains, a memory book of the love and fun they shared with him, since all of their wishes have already come true. This treasured memento celebrates Poppy’s life and helps Anna and Joey keep his memory alive for years to come.
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Funeral Wreaths
Wild-eyed I stared at the reflection in the mirror. I no longer recognised myself.
I never thought I would ever be writing an article on this topic, but here I am. I am a member of a club I don't want to be in and I hope like heck that there will be no new members, yet I know there will be. This article is an attempt at capturing and sharing the journey beyond the death of my son by suicide.
There are two important keys to consider when you have had a loss or traumatic event, namely, have there been significant changes in my life because of this (sleeping too much or too little, eating too much or too little, not participating in activities that I used to enjoy) and, are there vulnerable areas of my life that have gotten worse since this occurred (substance abuse, relationship problems, work issues). 20 THINGS THAT WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS IN A HEALTHY MANNER 1. Give yourself time and permission to grieve.
Today is Valentine's Day. And yes, other holidays have come and gone, without you. Am I getting used to your obvious absence? Instead of toasting to the occasion, I now light a candle and say a prayer for you, that you are in the Light of Eternal Glory. I keep the tears in my heart, I suppress the sobs, and offer a smile to the world.
Following a major loss there are many avenues out there for additional support. Whilst it is estimated that 85% of us can bounce back from loss relatively quickly I firmly believe that support is necessary for all.
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