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YOUR PAIN- Learn about signs and symptoms of grief, coping
                        strategies, and hope for the future.
        Signs & Symptoms of Grief- Learn which of the
                        symptoms of grief are normal and which are
                        serious warning signs.
        Trauma & Accidents- Bereavement due to an accident or
                        sudden deadly illness can be overwhelming and
                        devastating. Learn how to cope with it and heal.
        Violence & Murder- Grief from a violent death or murder
                        can be especially hard to deal with. Learn coping
                        strategies and find hope here.
        Suicide Grief- Suicide brings with it a whole set of unique
                        problems- guilt, regret, stigma and shame. Find
                        healing and hope from suicide grief.
        Losing A Child- A parent's grief from the loss of a child
                        is perhaps the most inconsolable of grief losses.
                        Find your way to hope and healing here.

GRIEF STAGES- There are several "working models" that
                        explain the normal stages of grief. Learn what to
                        expect during the grief process in this section.
        The New Grief Stages- This working grief model, the
                        "New Grief Stages", is understandable and
                        flexible. It will make you more comfortable with
                        what is happening to you.
        The Kubler Ross Stages of Grief-Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
                        was a pioneer in the study of grief theory. She
                        helped promote compassion and caring for the dying.
            5 Stages of Grief- The 5 stages of grief is a well-
                        accepted grief model that will help you understand
                        griefwork or tasks to be completed.
        7 Stages of Grief- The 7 stages of grief outlines a
                        comprehensive working model. Learn what to expect
                        and when things should improve.

COPING STRATEGIES- Grief is a natural process set in motion
                        following a tragic loss. However, there are several
                        effective coping strategies for dealing with sorrow.
        Physical Care- Grief work can wreak havoc on your body.
                        You must take care of it now... you'll need it later.
        Emotional Strategies- Dealing with grief and loss is made a
                         little easier with these emotional strategies.
        Spiritual Comfort- Find spiritual comfort during your grief
                        and possible crisis of faith.
        Personal Priorities- It is of utmost importance in managing
                        grief to treat yourself with kindness and respect.
                        Here's how....
        Social Support- Experts agree that the most important
                        factor in a successful grief experience is support
                        for bereaved. Get the social support you need.

THE COMFORT ZONE-Life has dealt you a horrible blow! Hold
                        on to one of these comfort and sympathy items to
                        help ease your sorrow.
       Grief Pillows & Memory Foam-Feather your nest
       Angel Blankets & Sympathy Throws- Snuggle in softness
       Memory Quilts-Wrap yourself in memories
       Unique Comfort Items-for your wounded heart

GRIEF GUIDEBOOK-The loss of a loved one is one of the most
                        tragic and devastating things a person could endure.
                        Heartbroken from grief? This excellent guidebook
                        will guide you back to life.

YOURSPACE-Experts agree that talking about your grief is
                        essential to a healthy mourning process. Express
                        your words of sorrow here.

THEIRSPACE- It can be comforting and healing to tell the
                        world about your lost loved one. Celebrate a life...
                        create a memorial website page today.

HEALING ARTWORK- Never underestimate the healing power
                        of the creative arts... especially during
                        bereavement.
             Art Therapy Activity- "Drawing" out your emotions is
                        therapeutic and comforting.
             Memorial Painting- Painting is a very fluid and vivid
                        artistic medium, which helps the expression and
                        release of emotions.
             Grief Masks & Sculpture- What a soul-satisfying
                        medium sculpture can be! Both free-form sculpting
                        and the making of grief masks can be helpful.
             Altars & Memory Boxes- Collect mementos of your
                       lost loved one and display them in an altar or
                       store them in a memory box.
               Scrapbooking & Grief Journals- One healing activity
                        a grieving family can do together is tribute
                        scrapbooking. Keep a grief journal for your own
                        private thoughts and reminisces.

MUSIC & POETRY- Music and poetry provide a poignant and
                        soothing link to your soul that nothing else can.
               Soothing Music- Music has a magical touch that can
                        provide great comfort in times of bereavement
               Grief Poetry- Explore our poetry section as a soothing
                        and satisfying form of grief therapy.
                       Poems for bereavement-Explore our inspiring
                            collection of soothing verse
               Memorial Quotes- Check out our thought-provoking
                        collection of quotes on grief.

HELP THE KIDS- An excellent resource to help you help kids.
               Age Specific Guidelines
               Therapeutic Exercises- Artwork helps children grieve
               Outside Resources- Books, support groups, online help
               Professional Counseling- When to seek help for your kids

OUTSIDE RESOURCES- There are many outside resources now
                        available to help you survive grief. Online forums,
                        local support groups and professional counseling can
                        all help you find your way.
        Reactive Depression- There's an important difference
                        between normal grief and clinical reactive
                        depression. Learn how to recognize complicated
                        grief and where to get help.
        Professional Counseling- Most people stricken with grief
                        progress through it unaided to successful closure;
                        but sometimes professional counseling is needed.
                        Here's how to find help.
        Local Support Groups- Sometimes grief brings with it
                        isolation and lack of understanding from outsiders.
                        Local grief support programs can provide much
                        needed emotional support.
        Online Forums & Resources- Online grief forums and
                        support groups listed in our bereavement links can
                        provide help when you feel isolated in your grief.
        Grief & Loss Books- Many bereaved people have
                        recommended these top grief and loss books as
                        especially helpful and comforting during the dark
                        days of bereavement.

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