Compassion fatigue may be a term you’re familiar with, something you’ve heard in passing. This could be the first time altogether that you’re reading about it. Either way, it’s something you should be aware of–it can happen to anyone, but those who work with people in difficult situations are the most susceptible to it. What […] Continue reading → 
How to handle those who have lost loved ones through violent acts It’s impossible to open a news site today without being confronted with countless violent images of senseless tragedy and occurrences of mass shootings, suicide bombings, and other terrible acts that bring death into the forefront of the lives of everyday people. These are ordinary […] Continue reading → 
Grieving Someone Alive Grieving someone alive is not a conventional form of grief that is often talked about, but is a real issue that is faced by the living. Death is often viewed as the base requirement for grief but mourning the deceased is only one facet of death. If you have never experienced […] Continue reading → 
A Practical Guide for Pro-Active Detection and Prevention of Adolescent Suicidal Behavior One in five teens in the United States seriously considers suicide annually and suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents, according to the American Psychological Association. While many of the behaviors contained herein are that of any “normal” teenager, this […] Continue reading → 
Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs, Questions, and Resources What’s the best way to provide grief counseling and bereavement care to someone who is suffering the loss of a loved one to suicide? Eliminate the reason to provide the service in the first place. The American Academy of Bereavement recognizes Suicide Prevention Month as an opportunity to engage […] Continue reading → 
Remembering American Grief and Tragedies- Part 2 The United States has had its fair share of American Grief for a country that is still young in the world. From starting our country with a war to attacks on our own soil, we consistently show that we are resilient as a people. Part One of our American Grief […] Continue reading → 
Remembering American Tragedies and Grief- Part 1 The United States has a rich history, full of influential figures and defining events. It is nation born out of the idea of freedom and personal liberty. One of our nation’s finest traits, is our ability to recover from tragedies. We survived and revived after depressions and wars. […] Continue reading → 
The American Academy of Bereavement is pleased to share this informative excerpt from our summer edition of “The Stepping Stones Newsletter”. “Hi Bobby, thank you so much for doing this interview on the tragedy in Nepal and the aftermath of the earthquakes along with your work. Can you give us a brief description on yourself […] Continue reading → 
Impact of Funeral Events Funeral events can turn into a stressful job rather than a healing process with the increasing pressure of family and work demands in the United States as a society. Precious healing time spent packing the personal belongings of the deceased, remembering fond memories, and sharing all this with others must be […] Continue reading → 
“Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life.” – Anne Roiphe The thought of the holiday season probably brings several thoughts to your mind; food, presents, snow, family, games, general happiness, the smell of cookies, and always having your holiday ham. While everyone knows that the holidays […] Continue reading →