Our grief and ways of expressing are just as varied as we are. No one way is right or wrong, but it’s helpful to know sharing does help. And it will get better.
Alternate Ways to Say “I’m Sorry for Your Loss”
Five alternatives to expressing condolences and offering support when a friend looses a loved one.
How to Honor The Deceased In the Time of COVID-19 (Part 2)
Right now, we live in difficult times. As more and more Oklahomans succumb to COVID-19, those of us that remain are left with many questions. One of these is “How do we honor those that have passed?“ More importantly, how do we honor them safely? Sure, there are many traditional options for honoring our dead. Many of those are closed …
How to Honor The Deceased In the Time of COVID-19 (Part 1)
Right now, we live in difficult times. As more and more of our community succumb to COVID-19, those of us that remain are left with many questions. One of these is “How do we honor those that have passed? And more importantly, how do we honor them safely?”
Nurse Mental Health During the Pandemic
Mental health issues are on the rise during the pandemic. Nurses are not immune to mental health pressures.
Honoring the Deceased During the Pandemic
Covid-19 has changed how we memorialize our loved ones. Here are a few options to honor the deceased in these troubled times.
Ideas for Coping During the Holidays After Losing a Loved One
This year, 2020, has been challenging for all families. Every year, as the holidays roll around, many people are faced with an empty seat at the table for Thanksgiving or a familiar smile in the family photos. Losing someone we love is never easy. And with the holiday season upon us, this is a good time to have a plan. …
Social Workers Play an Integral Role in Hospice and Palliative Care
March is National Social Worker’s Month, so we are taking a closer look at the role social workers play in end of life care. The goal of hospice and palliative care is to improve the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual quality of life for people living with a serious illness and their families. The close relationship between hospice and palliative care …
Working while Grieving: 5 Coping Strategies
When you lose a loved one, it can feel like the world has shifted on its axis. You may find it difficult to contemplate returning to your daily routine, including going back to work. If your world has been disrupted by grief, you shouldn’t expect to be able to fall back into your work groove right away. The grieving process …
Making Peace with the Grieving Process
Dealing with grief can be a challenging process. If you have ever lost someone close to you, you’ll know this from experience. For friends and family members of hospice patients, grief is a part of life, one you will become acquainted with at some point, if not already. Grief can be an ongoing process even before you experience loss, especially …
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