Coping with Loss
Likes, Shares, and Loss: How Social Media is Changing the Way We Mourn
Discover how social media is reshaping the grieving process. Learn why more people are turning to digital support networks and memorials.
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A Soundtrack for Mourning: Music’s Power in Grief
Learn how to choose the right songs for a memorial or funeral and explore how music can comfort, elevate, and give voice to the emotions of mourning.
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How a Vigil Plan Can Help You Shape Your Final Days
Two end-of-life doulas help explain what a vigil plan is, and why you may want to create one.
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What Are Professional Mourners and Why Do They Exist?
Discover the ancient and modern role of professional mourners around the world, from Egypt to the U.S., and why this unique funeral tradition still exists today.
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What Hospice Workers Understand About Deathbed Regrets
Learn from hospice workers' insights on common deathbed regrets to inspire a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
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What Hospital Chaplains Hear From Patients Near Death
Discover what patients share with hospital chaplains near death and how they find comfort in those final moments.
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What is a Death Doula?
End-of-life doulas use education, coaching and role-modeling to bring a sense of empowerment to one’s final months, weeks and days.
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What Taylor Swift and The Tortured Poets Department Teach Us About Loss
Explore the darkest corners of Taylor Swift's career with "The Tortured Poets Department," her 11th studio album. The “Eras” tour star offers a poignant reflection on coping with public and personal heartbreak, with a playlist representing the five stages of grief.
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What To Do When You Lose Your Best Friend
Discover practical ways to cope with the grief of losing a friend, including emotional support strategies and self-care tips to help you heal.
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Cherished Items & Tough Choices: What to Do with Belongings After a Death
Taking care of the belongings of a loved one who has passed away can be emotionally challenging.
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What to Say When Someone Says ‘Sorry for Your Loss'
What do you say when someone offers condolences? Find sincere and straightforward responses for in-person conversations, text messages, and social media.
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What to Write in a Sympathy Card or Condolence Letter
Learn what to write in a sympathy card or condolence letter, when to send one, and how to offer comfort after a loss. Includes short sample messages and best practices.
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Sunshine and Sorrow: Why Grief Can Get Intense When the Days Get Longer
For those who’ve lost a loved one, spring and summer can bring back memories and intensify grief. Explore why grief often heightens during these seasons and find guidance on coping.
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