Stress
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Seasonal Depression: It’s More than the “Winter Blues”
Undiagnosed, untreated, unrecognized Seasonal Affective Disorder could be making the tough times tougher As if it weren’t sufficiently challenging to face the holiday season after the loss of a loved...
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Your Holiday Grief Toolkit: Piecing Together a Holiday without your Loved One
There is perhaps no milestone so daunting for the newly bereaved as the holiday season: a time typically spent celebrating family and enjoying the company of loved ones. Getting through...
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Talking to Children about Serious Illness
Five Myths, Debunked When there is a serious illness in the family, children need to trust the adults in their family more than ever. Changes can be confusing, from the...Helping Your Seriously Ill Loved One Through Difficult Emotions
As your loved one progresses through a serious illness, it’s only natural that he or she will face difficult emotions: fear, anger, sadness and much more. Yet not all people...
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50 Practical Gestures to Help a Grieving Friend
When comforting someone who is grieving, how many times have you said “If there’s anything I can do. . .”? You mean it sincerely—you want to help—you just don’t know...
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When They Won’t Eat
Hospice patients often have changing patterns of eating and drinking. We think of food as much more than fuel. We think of it as comfort, enjoyment and protection. We also...
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What NOT To Say To A Veteran
The events that occurred during a Veteran’s military experience can leave a lasting impact. WWII Veterans, for instance, were exposed to weather elements that may have led to long-term health...
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In a Crisis, Spiritual Resilience Can Pull Us Through
This year’s theme for Pastoral Care Week is “spiritual resilience.” What does it mean to be spiritually resilient? How can resilience help us through a crisis, like a serious illness...
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Four Free Apps to Reduce Stress
The stress of caring for a loved one—on top of many other responsibilities—can quickly lead to burnout. You may start to have trouble sleeping or paying attention. Maybe you have...
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