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

  • Feeling Emotionally Numb or Disconnected From Grief

    by Mark Brewer
    Why Grief Can Make You Feel Emotionally Numb or Disconnected Many people expect grief to mean overwhelming sadness, but it can also start with feel...

  • Understanding the Difference Between Delayed Grief & Unresolved Grief

    by Mark Brewer
    Delayed Grief vs. Unresolved Grief: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters Grief doesn’t always happen the way we expect. Many people thin...

  • What Is Anticipatory Grief?

    by Mark Brewer
    What Is Anticipatory Grief? Understanding Grief That Begins Before a Loss When most people think about grief, they picture the emotions that follow...

  • Understanding the Brain’s Response to Grief

    by Mark Brewer
    Why Sudden Loss Feels So Unreal: Understanding the Brain’s Response to Grief When someone dies suddenly, it can cause people to grieve in a way tha...

  • Is Group Therapy Right For You When Dealing With Grief?

    by Mark Brewer
    Group Therapy for Grief: Is it Right For You? Everyone copes with grief and loss in their own way, and for some people, talking through their grief...

  • Is It Normal For Grief to Cause Weight Loss?

    by Mark Brewer
    Grief and Weight Loss: Is it Normal? When experiencing loss, it's common to experience other physical symptoms due to grief, such as weight loss an...

  • EMDR for Grief: Can Eye Movement Therapy Help You Heal?

    by Mark Brewer
    Today, with all the different methods and therapies available, it can be challenging to figure out what’s worth trying, and it can be frustrating w...

  • Coping with the First Birthday After the Death of Someone You Loved

    by Mark Brewer
    How to Cope with the First Birthday After the Death of a Loved One When you lose someone you love, their birthday can feel suffocating and serve as...

  • The Differences Between Grief and Depression

    by Michael Walas
    Grief vs Depression: Understanding the Differences When you’re grieving, you can experience many of the same emotions and symptoms that come with d...

  • Grief Will Change You — But That Doesn’t Mean Something’s Wrong

    by Michael Walas
    How Grief Changes You & Why That's Okay When you experience grief, you’re bound to change due to the sheer amount of emotions you’re feeling wh...

  • Making a Keepsake Box in Memory of a Loved One

    by Mark Brewer
    Creating a Memorial Keepsake Box For Your Deceased Loved One A common practice during grief is putting together a memorial keepsake box. Whether do...

  • Supporting a Friend Through the Loss of a Parent

    by Mark Brewer
    What to Say to a Friend Who Lost a Parent When a friend loses a parent, it can be challenging to figure out what to say to them and how to be there...