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 → 
Childrens Grief Awareness Day Today is the National Children’s Grief Awareness Day. This day is held on the third Thursday of November before we start the holiday season. It is an important time to remember those people who are grieving, especially young children who are not equipped to handle these emotions on their own. The […] Continue reading → 
Parental Suicide The Stigma Suicide always has a ripple effect that hits many, including family, friends, classmates, coworkers, and many more. It often carries a negative stigma, especially when the word selfish starts being thrown around. Parental suicide carries an even worse stigma though. Spouses, siblings, or parents of a deceased parent struggle with how […] Continue reading → 
Dealing with Pet Illness and Bereavement Losing a pet often feels much the same as losing a loved one. They have been with you through sickness, health, and several life changes. For some, who haven’t made that connection, it’s hard to understand feeling that level of grief for a pet. Several hospitals are now offering […] Continue reading → Caregiving Workshops: Ethics, Boundaries and Final Rights for the Dying The University of Wisconsin- Lacrosse has just announced new information on two separate workshops with CEUs. Please view their brochure for more information and visit their website to register. Who Should Attend: Counselors Psychologists Social Workers Marriage & Family Therapists Nurses Educators Other caregivers These workshops […] Continue reading → 
How Grief Makes You Sick in Old Age A recent article published by Time Magazine has taken a stab at trying to figure out why elderly couples can pass away in a short amount of time from each other. Most of us have either read a story or had personal experience of an aunt, uncle, […] Continue reading → 
Palliative Care and Facing the End of Life End of life care is a sensitive and touchy subject for many and how could it not be? When you’re talking about facing the end of a loved one’s life or the end of your life, it is natural and normal for emotions to run high. There […] Continue reading →