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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.
Click here to participate:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2DTKDZ9
Book Corner
When You Lose Someone You Love (The Journeys) [Hardcover]
When You Lose Someone You Love is a very thoughtful and lovely book to revisit again and again as we live through sorrow and anger and loss. We don't know how we can carry on. This gentle book talks about the feelings of sadness and gives support and strength as you journey through this time of grief. It will be a source of comfort as you very quietly, very gradually begin to heal.
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Funeral Wreaths
Losing a baby is one of life's most painful experiences. Your grief may feel overwhelming. Learn what to expect and some helpful ways to manage your feelings during this traumatic time.
Research on depression and bee venom therapy shows promise for those suffering from situational depression. "The toxin apamin, found in the venom of honey bees might hold the key to alleviating symptoms of certain disorders because of its ability to block the release of potassium from the nerves."
As I strode past a century-old cathedral the sign-board resounded: "When adversity strikes, God's already prepared the strength to get through." That speaks volumes for the power of God when we most need it. It's when we reach for God - times when we're rocked way past our own resources to cope. This 'power' is the strength to cope, to live, to endure... even a minute at a time. That strength comes from prayers that are a million notches deeper than the spoken word.
All emotions have different facets. Understanding the different causes of sadness is important. How and why we feel the way we do can bring powerful insights into the equation and help us heal more effectively.
The days following the death of a loved one are very hard and the reminders are all around us, some of them hit us unexpectedly. And there are things that need to be attended to after the funeral. Take your time but know that these things must be done.
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