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The Ten Best Ways to Offer Solace to Someone Who is Bereaved |
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Written by Roberta Temes Ph.D.
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Saturday, 17 October 2009 04:55 |
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Don't be shy. Talk to the bereaved, even if you are uncomfortable doing so. Remember that they are in far more discomfort than you. Call or email to say that you are thinking of them and would like to be useful.
Volunteer to drive them places. They will have immediate chores to do at a bank, a funeral home, and an attorney's office. Often they prefer company while doing these tasks but if not then you simply wait in the car.
Volunteer to bring over food. After the initial week or two, most family members will have resumed their usual schedules and are no longer available to literally cater to the bereaved. If the person says that they don't want anything then bring over soup and ice cream. Those are the best foods for a person in mourning because they contain enough calories to maintain nutrition yet require no biting and chewing. It is often difficult to bite or chew when deeply aggrieved.
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After the Parades and Picnics |
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Written by Johann Christoph Arnold
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Monday, 11 May 2009 18:16 |
“Only the dead have seen the end of war.” — Plato
Everybody loves a long weekend. But this year's Memorial Day ought to be a lot more meaningful to all of us. We need to see it as a chance to pray for lasting peace and for our President, that he may lead our country to a new vision. Otherwise, our future will be marked by continuous open-ended global warfare, and we will have many more deaths to commemorate with each passing Memorial Day.
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Considering Antidepressants |
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Written by Zinn Jeremiah
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Sunday, 02 March 2008 10:56 |
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Depression is the most common form of mental health problem. Most estimates are that twenty percent of people in the US are depressed, with the majority not getting any sort of treatment. Those people with depression who do get treatment usually do so in the forms of psychotherapy, some type of pharmaceutical prescription, or a combination of both. The pharmaceutical types most often prescribed for depression are, naturally enough, in the antidepressant class.
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A Sympathy Gift Can Say More Than Words Can Express |
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Written by Jacoba Fenny
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Wednesday, 02 January 2008 17:55 |
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No one likes it when someone that they care about is suffering in any way. Whether it is because they have experienced a loss or if their health is not as strong as it should be, it is up to us as family and friends to do what we can to help ease their burden.
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Music: Helping those that Grieve |
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Written by Tony Falzano
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Tuesday, 13 November 2007 17:47 |
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There's an old saying that time will heal all wounds. For those suffering the loss of a loved one, pet or even a relationship like a divorce, time will eventually ease the grief. It will allow life to be bearable and enjoyable again. Time is a major component in the healing process.
But what does a person do with the pain and emptiness in the weeks and months immediately ahead? How does an individual cope with today?
One way is to stay connected to family and friends. Therapists, clergy and medical professionals believe one of the best things we can do while grieving a loss is to have contact with loving, supportive people who will keep us active and provide company.
Besides time and companionship, music can act as a healing agent. Though sometimes overlooked, music can be a powerful ingredient to everyday good health. It can do more than entertain and help sell products and services. Medical research has proven that music can reduce muscle tension and anxiety, boost the immune system and regulate the individual's heartbeat and pulse. Music is also known to reduce stress levels and ease depression. These are symptoms that can accompany grief.
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