Bill Cushnie, M.Div., & retired president & owner of Strategic Solutions, a group dynamics/adult education consulting firm.
Patti Cox, Bereavement counselor and children, teen and adult grief support group facilitator.
Jill Fitzgerald, LCSW, private grief therapist and founding board member for Comfort Zone Camp.
Alisha Krukowski, National Program Coordinator for Comfort Zone Camp.
Pete Shrock, National Program Director for Comfort Zone Camp, specializes in children with life traumas.
We often tell our children and teens that anger is a bad thing. But what about when someone they love dies? Guest author Victoria Noe tells us that anger after a loss is not only normal, it can even be healthy if we learn to direct it towards healing.
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There is much talk about the kindness of strangers, but what about the kindness of acquaintances? Sometimes, people we hardly know seem to appear out of nowhere to offer support in a moment that we are feeling alone in our grief. Our guest author shares one such experience, and encourages each of us to share a kind word today with someone who may need it more than we know.
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After facing three suicide losses, Guest author Catherine Greenleaf discovered that the way you think about yourself can determine what kind of experiences you will have. She shares thoughts on how positive daily affirmations can help us to heal after any kind of loss.
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Join Comfort Zone Camp on November 17, 2011 in raising awareness about the prevalence of childhood grief and ways to support young people and families who have suffered a loss. Here are some simple ways you can help to make a difference in the life of a grieving child or teen.
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As people grieve, they need to recognize that there are certain situations that they may not be able to handle. Guest author David Robert reminds us that recognizing our limitations is a key ingredient in learning to take care of ourselves during our lifelong journeys.
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Children and teens continue to move through their grief with each passing year. Something a parent or guardian can do to support this process is to meet with teachers and school administrators before the beginning of each school year, and share information abut the loss.
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Each year for three days, hundreds of bereavement professionals gather for the annual National Alliance for Grieving Children convention. Author Alisha Krukowski shares her experience, and the fresh ideas she took home from this year’s event.
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When a teen or child experiences the death of someone they love, it can be traumatizing. When the death is a result of a suicide, the trauma takes on a different hue, and some different fears and emotions may surface. Our friends at www.save.org offer some helpful thoughts and tips in helping young people to cope with a suicide loss.
Read More...Many people want to know the best way to help a child with his or her personal tragedy. A good option is for the child to be encouraged to learn resilience skills. The creators of Tool Kits for Kids share an exercise that can help.
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Instead of feeling guilty for living beyond your loved one, you can choose to live more fully to celebrate their memory and your own life. Guest Author Danielle Taylor shares how traveling to Italy, parasailing, and swimming with dolphins have helped her to live her life as a celebration of her father.
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