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ecorial Blog - Articles on Dealing with Grief & Commemorating Lost Loved Ones

  • What to Do When Friends Are Not There in Times of Grieving

    by Mark Brewer
    Encountering grief can be a difficult challenge, particularly if we’re doing it all on our own. Friends usually rally to our aid when we endure dif...

  • What is Grief Counseling, and Is it Helpful?

    by Mark Brewer
    Grief touches us all. How each person faces and manages their grief can be complex and unique. No two losses are the same. The pain and shock of lo...

  • How Does Grief Affect the Brain?

    by Mark Brewer
    When we encounter a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the experience leaves an indelible print on our hearts and minds. Learning how to cope ...

  • Why is Grief Worse at Night and What to Do

    by Mark Brewer
    Experiencing grief can feel like a nightmare that never ends. It can come in fits and starts and in cascading waves that wash over us, making us fe...

  • How to Support a Man Who is Grieving

    by Mark Brewer
    Grief affects us all. Unfortunately, it is something we will all face numerous times throughout our lives. It's part of the inescapable fabric of t...

  • What to Say to a Grieving Mother and How Else to Help

    by Mark Brewer
    Losing a child is an unfathomable experience for any parent. Children are the bright center of the universe to which parents devote their hearts, m...

  • What’s the Difference Between Grief and Depression?

    by Mark Brewer
    Grief and depression are two different experiences, which also have many similarities. Depression is listed as one of the stages of grief, so aren’...
    Posted in difference between grief and depression, grief vs depression

  • Love and Grief: A Grievers Guide to Holidays and Special Occasions

    by Mark Brewer
    It’s normal for holidays and special occasions like birthdays to bring up feelings of love and grief after a loss. Whether you are in the throes of...
    Posted in love and grief

  • Grief and Guilt: How Can You Overcome Them?

    by Mark Brewer
    If you’re experiencing guilt while grieving the loss of a loved one, you are not alone. A simple way of defining guilt is the “woulda, shoulda, cou...
    Posted in Grief and guilt

  • Grief vs. Mourning: What’s the Difference and How Do You Move On?

    by Mark Brewer
    When someone is grieving, we say they are in mourning, but what does that mean? Grief and mourning are two words with similar meanings that are oft...
    Posted in difference between grief and mourning, grief vs mourning

  • Grief and Anxiety: Exploring the Link and Ways of Coping

    by Mark Brewer
    There are many common facets of grief, such as sadness, the desire to create memorials that honor the loved one who passed, and anxiety. Many peopl...
    Posted in Grief and anxiety

  • What is Disenfranchised Grief and How to Navigate It

    by Mark Brewer
    Common ways for handling grief include journaling, talking to friends and family, and creating memorials for your departed loved one. But what if y...
    Posted in Disenfranchised grief