If Someone You Know is Grieving During the Holidays
It’s not always easy to figure out the best way to help a friend who has lost a loved one.
It’s not always easy to figure out the best way to help a friend who has lost a loved one.
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Holiday time can be painful for children and teens after the loss of a loved one.
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1. I need to be proactive and plan ahead: Studies show that those who experience the most difficulty with the holidays are those who have given little thought to the challenges they will encounter.
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Almost everyone, when they are grieving, has one or more tasks or traditions that prove to be too difficult to handle or bear during this “festive” time.
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From Harvard Health Publications and The Washington Post, 2008
Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, and events that would otherwise be joyful can be especially hard on people who are grieving.
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You may hurt, but you will survive. The holidays may be the worst of your grief time.
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Choosing how or where to spend the holidays may be your biggest dilemma. There is no perfect solution.
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Be kind to yourself. This is a time when it is important to take good care of yourself.
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We know that during the Holidays those of us who are grieving the loss of a loved one can find this time to be particularly difficult.
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The holidays can be a very difficult time for people who are grieving. You miss your loved one, especially during times of celebration and sharing.
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