Category Archives: Grief Coping
An Author’s Talk Should Expand her Book
For me, speaking requests seem to run in cycles. After a dry spell, I’ll receive a flurry of requests to speak. I’ve seen authors talk about their books on television, heard authors speak in person, and these experiences taught me … Continue reading
After Sandy Hook: Talking to Young Children about Death
The people of Newtown, Connecticut are in shock and grief, yet they must find ways to comfort their children. Talking with young children is a real challenge because they only understand simple words. How can you explain death? As someone … Continue reading
What can you Say to Someone who is Grieving?
The massacre in Aurora, Colorado brings up the age-old question, “What can you say to someone who is grievng?” After losing four family members in 2007, including my daughter and brother, I have some suggestions. After losing my mother, father, … Continue reading
Maximizing Your Internet Presence
The other day I received an email from my publisher, asking me to think of two ways to market my book. and send the ideas to her. It was a thought-provoking — and challenging — request. Marketing grief resources is … Continue reading
Writing About Grief: Getting Your Book Published
Putting thoughts about grief into words is one of the best ways to help yourself. Seeing words on paper can be a reality check. As time passes, issues emerge and, thankfully, so do solutions. You may also memorialize a beloved … Continue reading
Speaking from Experience Helps Others
I’ve been speaking to community groups about loss, grief, and grief recovery. These groups include churches, Kiwanis, and at the end of the month, the Bereaved Parents of the USA National Gathering in Tampa, FL. In the fall I will … Continue reading
Life’s “Ah-Ha” Moments and What They Teach Us
All of us have “ah-ha” moments, a moment of clarity when something that wasn’t clear suddenly becomes clear. I had an “ah-ha” moment in Boston last week at my Wheelock College reunion. The president of the college gave an inspiring … Continue reading
Benefits of Taking a Break
Last week I took a break from my daily life and attended a college reunion in Boston, MA. It was my 55th reunion and my class was well represented. Catching up on news was really fun, more fun than I … Continue reading
Do You Recognize the Anticipatory Grief in Your Life?
Yesterday I spoke to a Kiwanis club about anticipatory grief. Some people at my table had experienced post-death grief, but they had never heard of anticipatory grief. To give club members something to refer to later, I gave them handouts with … Continue reading
Enjoying Every Day is the Best Tribute to a Lost Loved One
I was sitting at the computer this morning, looking out the window at the yard and the plants that have come to life. Every green shoot, every bud, every stem, every flower, is a miracle. The scene was so beautiful, … Continue reading