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Holes in the Floor of Heaven

Posted on November 17, 2006 - by admin

I would like to share with you a beautiful song that is comforting to the soul and powerful enough to heal the grief-stricken. My wife, Bobbie, brought this song to […]

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New Beginnings

Posted on November 17, 2006 - by admin

Over the past several weeks there has been so much news of endings. End of tournaments, end of life, end of businesses, and end of relationships. All of these endings […]

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Death Poem

Posted on November 17, 2006 - by admin

During the two years of my husband’s terminal illness, death was never far from my mind. We had been told he was dying and even a time in which it […]

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Grief: Remember Your Loved One With a Memory Cook Book

Posted on November 17, 2006 - by Harriet Hodgson

After the death of a loved one some families make quilts from their loved one’s clothes. Other families compile memory books. I did something different for my family; I made […]

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Death and Grief: Unacceptable Reasons Given

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Many reasons for death are given to those who have lost someone close to them. Some of these reasons, while well intentioned, do not provide any comfort. Most often, people […]

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Death and Grief: Unacceptable Reasons Given

Posted on November 17, 2006 - by admin

Many reasons for death are given to those who have lost someone close to them. Some of these reasons, while well intentioned, do not provide any comfort. Most often, people […]

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Death and Grief: Acceptable Reasons Given

Posted on November 17, 2006 - by admin

Many reasons for death are given to those who have lost someone close to them. Some of these reasons, while well intentioned, do not provide any comfort. Most often, people […]

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November 16, 2006 Dealing with Traumatic Loss – Rich Tedeschi

Posted on November 16, 2006 - by admin

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART Dealing with Traumatic Loss Hosts:? Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley With guest:? Rich Tedeschi November 16, 2006 G:?Hello.? I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley with my […]

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NOVEMBER 16, 2006 – DEALING WITH TRAUMATIC LOSS: LAWRENCE G. CALHOUN AND RICH TEDESCHI

Posted on November 16, 2006 - by admin

NOVEMBER 16, 2006 – DEALING WITH TRAUMATIC LOSS:? LAWRENCE G. CALHOUN AND RICH TEDESCHI, Professors of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and specialists in trauma and bereavement.? […]

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Grieving at Holiday Times

Posted on November 16, 2006 - by admin

As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays each year, our senses are heightened and memories of past celebrations flood our consciousness. Most of us can remember that, as children, […]

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