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Our VideosLosing someone you love can seriously shake your confidence in life. Author Bill Cushnie discusses coping strategies to help regain confidence in life after the loss.
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Bill Cushnie, M.Div., & retired president & owner of Strategic Solutions, a group dynamics/adult education consulting firm.
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Author: Bill Cushnie
Survive the Rocky, Enjoy the Smooth
Author Bill Cushnie shares an excerpt that beautifully answers the ‘why?’ in life. Reminding us that with family and friends, we can survive the rocky and enjoy the smooth.
Read More...Two Big Questions: Why and How
When grieving the death of a loved one, two types of questions emerge: Why? and How? Author Bill Cushnie says while often there are not satisfactory answers to the Why? questions, the How? questions help us heal and move forward in our grief journeys.
Read More...Faith and Spirituality in the Face of Loss
When someone we love dies, it is inevitable that questions of faith and spirituality arise. For some faith is challenged, for some it is dashed, for some it is a comfort, and for some it is a new exploration. Author Bill Cushnie suggests actions that are helpful in supporting the spiritual side of the grief journey.
Read More...Taking the Risk to Talk About Your Loss
It is difficult to heal from loss without allowing yourself to mourn, and talk about your grief openly. Author Bill Cushnie explains how sharing your loss with others will help you better understand your own thoughts and feelings.
Read More...The Valentine’s Challenge
Special days are difficult for the grieving. Valentine’s Day is a particular challenge for those who have lost a spouse or partner. Author Bill Cushnie discusses coping ideas to help widows and widowers get through a day that celebrates relationships and romance.
Read More...Dreams and Nightmares
Author Bill Cushnie discusses how dreams and nightmares provide an opportunity for us to explore feelings around our grief and loss, as well as provide comfort.
Read More...Grief Myths and Realities
There are three common myths as it relates to grieving children. Author Bill Cushnie discusses these myths, as well as the three realities we must accept to help our children heal.
Read More...Starting conversations about death and grief
Intuitively, we know being able to talk about our loss is healing, but often, it is not easy to talk about it ourselves, or to get our children to talk about it. Author Bill Cushnie provides family-oriented recommendations to enage your children in conversation about your loss.
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