by Sisters | Nov 18, 2019 | Grief
Today, as I sit here and watch the news coverage of the 2 killed, by a young boy, in my own hometown of Santa Clarita, my heart is breaking. The coverage is centered around how we as fellow neighbor’s, family and friends will be affected by such a tragedy. The...
by Sisters | Nov 15, 2019 | Grief
Talking to Children about Loss and Grief Cheat-Sheet DO – Go first. As the adult, you are the leader. DO – Tell the truth about how you feel. Telling the truth about your own grief and about how you feel will establish a tone of trust and make your...
by Sisters | Nov 13, 2019 | Grief
What Does Recovery Look Like? – Erica Recovery from grief looks different to different people. For some, recovery means not crying every day or not having to take medication to get through the day. For me, recovery means truly enjoying my life with the people I...
by Sisters | Nov 13, 2019 | Grief
Living In the “New Normal” – Sharon I want you to consider that it’s important to remember that the pain you feel regarding a loss does not have to be the “New Normal” in your life. While working with grievers, I often hear them tell me how I must live in my...
by Sisters | Nov 13, 2019 | Grief
Taking Care of Yourself While Helping Others – Erica If you’re in an industry that deals with helping people—grief worker, social worker, nurse, police officer, or mental health professional—nine times out of ten, you are prepared and willing to put everyone...
by Sisters | Nov 13, 2019 | Grief
Sharon and Erica; Thank you so much for talking to me on the phone today. I wanted to send you both a quick email and ask you a question. My mother passed away three months ago, and I am just now finished taking care of all her business. Selling her house and car...
