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Grief Music
Grief Music These are songs that are meaningful to me as I grieve and openly mourn. Most are straightforward and emotional but I included a few songs that are more associated with romantic love because the chorus was beautiful and helps me process my loss. Read more…
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Ten Tips to Help and Heal a Parent’s Grieving Heart
I wrote these from personal experience and from things I’ve learned in my grief group when I was asked what if anything I found helpful or would have liked to have heard. Ideas and Tips to Help and Heal a Parent’s Grieving Heart 1. Use the name of the person lost. My heart lights up when someone uses Kenny’s first name. It’s affirming, loving and shows respect. Also supportive things like “What a handsome kid.” or “I can tell he was a kind and good person.” really make my heart stand tall. 2. Read more…
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Men’s Online Support Group
Men’s Online Support Group I was a co-facilitator of a men’s grief group for an organization called Eric’s House and I highly recommend them. It’s a closed group that’s limited to 8 participants and they meet on zoom every Tuesday for 9 weeks from 6:00-7:30pm MST. If you are interested in signing up for their next group please visit erics house dot org. Here is more information from the group founder, Greg Eckerman. Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. Read more…
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Voices of the Grieving Heart
Voices of the Grieving Heart I am so excited to have poems published in “Voices of the Grieving Heart” (Collected by Mike Bernhardt). It contains the most difficult poem that I have ever written and depicts the source of my PTSD and initial trauma when finding my son. It’s called “Etched in my Brain (See link under adult poems). I also have a poem that discusses my fears since losing Kenny (See link under teen poems). Although very sad, I hope they serve in helping grievers realize that they are not alone in their struggles. Read more…
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Mission, Goals, Books and Programs
Grievers and Poets: Our Mission, Goals, Books and Programs A community of grievers supporting children, teens and adults. It is our mission to empower those that grieve through poetry and purpose. Current Services Poetry Programs-For years, I did an assembly program for K-6 students called “Heroes and Poets.” I am delighted to say that the same high standard for excellence and fun is now available in a slightly altered program for grievers and it’s appropriately called “Grievers and Poets.” Please contact me for available dates and costs. Read more…
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Eric’s House
Eric’s House Early on in my grief journey I realized I needed support. This became even more important when I decided I wanted to live in such a way that honored my son. I received support from a wonderful organization called Eric’s House. The folks at Eric’s House really get it and I can’t say enough for their caring and results approach to grief. I have tried and continue to explore different strategies and grief hacks to increase the quality of my life but the one constant for three years has been Eric’s House. Read more…
