Grieving the Death of a Parent

grieftherapy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:24:10 +0000

The loss of a parent can be like losing your life’s foundation. What do you do when the person you have known since the day you were born is suddenly no longer in your life? Coping with the loss of a parent can be difficult no matter how old you are and how well you got along. There are helpful ways to deal with this loss no matter your age.

Acceptance
When grieving the loss of a parent, remember it is okay to feel. It is normal to feel sad, angry, lonely, helpless, cheated, etc. Take the time to adapt to this change rather than try to control it: this is called acceptance. Try to continue with your daily routine as much as possible, taking each day one at a time. Having an attitude of acceptance after the death of a parent will help make the situation seem less stressful.

Take Care of Yourself
When the unthinkable happens, it can consume and take-over your life. Along with keeping your routine as normal as possible, do not forget to take care of yourself…

To see the rest of the Grieving steps, follow the link HERE.

Memorializing A Loved One With Time Rather Than Money

grieftherapy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:13:04 +0000

During the United States’ grim economic times, families have had to pinch pennies in many areas of their lives, especially when it comes to remembering a loved one that has passed. Funerals, like many other highlights in a person’s life, can cost families thousands of dollars. In reality, one does not need to spend a lot of money to memorialize and remember a loved one who is no longer with us. There are many options families can choose from to memorialize one who has passed that require little or no money.

Online Memorial Sites
Online memorial services cost little to no money. On these types of sites, one can make a personalized tribute to a loved one that can be visited forever. Pictures can be uploaded to the site as well as videos and family trees. Often times, people that visit the online memorial pages can add their own memories of the person being remembered, light virtual candles, and upload their own pictures with easy-to-use online tools.

Plant a Tree
Plant a tree in memory of a loved one. Tree planting will not only benefit the people that planted it, but will also benefit future generations with an everlasting memory that is graceful and dignified. Most tree planting programs are not overly expensive and a portion of the fees often go toward a worthy cause.

For a full list of money saving memorials follow the link HERE.

Grief & Therapy Resources

Grieving the Death of a Parent

Memorializing A Loved One With Time Rather Than Money