MAY 24, 2007 – THE DEATH OF A MOTHER: INTEGRATING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE: DAVID BROWNING.
 When David Browning was thirteen years old, his mother Harriet died after an extended struggle with lung cancer. Like many children who lose parents, the trajectory of his life was then shaped by the impact of that loss. A practicing therapist and educator for twenty-five years, David has sought to understand what it means to [...]
Dr. Heidi Speaks About the Divorce Rate among Bereaved Parents
I was glad to see that Wayne Loder cited several studies done on behalf of Compassionate Friends showing that the divorce rate among bereaved parents is 12%-16%, far below the national average. Further, I agree with my mom (Dr. Gloria) that grieving parents, do not need to be told that their marriage cannot survive a [...]
Men & Women’s Responses To Death
From Dr. Gloria
The following stresss rearch study is very important for all of us who have lost family members. Again the message to me is that the fact that Phil, my husband, and I had different responses to Scott’s death was NORMAL.   Phil shut down and lost himself in work while I talked to friends, [...]
Dear Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi
I feel like I am going into the pit again. As you know, the grief is with me everyday, but I was beginning to have moments of joy and even lightness of heart. But now the Pain is overtaking me again. I try to lean into the pain, relax, breath, go for walks on the [...]
Then and Now
Over one hundred years ago, during the Victorian era, death and grief were popular subjects for poems, songs and stories. Grieving was considered a natural and acceptable part of the culture. People in mourning wore black clothing and/or black arm bands, women wore black veils, and it was common to see a black wreath on [...]
The Second Annual Mother’s Day Bereavement Ceremony – Vandalia, Ohio
This is from Holly Mutlu:
Wanted to email you and let you know that we will be hosting The Second Annual Mother’s Day Bereavement Ceremony Saturday, May 12th, 2007 at 11am. This will include an uplifting service, a balloon launch and a free luncheon. The whole service is free but we do ask that you register!
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