Grief and Trauma

The Meaning of Tisha B’Av

July 26, 2023

Starting on sundown, July 26th , some Jews will begin to fast. Unlike the more well-known Yom Kippur,
which is for atonement, Tisha B’Av is a specific holiday for mourning and grief. Its exact date varies with the ancient Jewish lunar Calendar, but is sometime in July or early August. All Jewish commemorations
begin in the evening due to this lunar calendar.

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Karyn and Cathy – “Suicide”

July 19, 2020

Karyn and Cathy discuss how the stigma of suicide impacted the lack of acknowledgement of their grief and loss. Karyn and Cathy continues to grieve the death of their father by suicide.

Death of a Parent / Grief and Trauma / Suicide / Video

Doug – “My Story”

December 16, 2018

Doug talks about the accident that killed his daughter and his process of grief.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / My Story Video / Video

Rev. Sky – “Grief is a journey”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about her personal loss and the positive changes that happen as we journey through grief.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Donna B – “When the death is public”

September 24, 2019

Donna discusses healing and a public death. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Death During Service / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Donna B – “When risk becomes reality”

September 26, 2019

Donna discusses the unlimited liability factor and support. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Death During Service / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Christian – “Growth out of pain”

October 1, 2019

Christian tells about how grief changes and we grow.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Cheryl and Mike – “Their Story”

December 16, 2018

Cheryl and Mike discuss losing more than one family member. They continue to grieve Cheryl’s father and the death their daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Death of a Parent / Grief and Trauma / My Story Video / Video

Krista – “Educate yourself”

December 4, 2019

Krista explains what she thinks is the most important thing to do.Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Death of A Loved One / Grief and Trauma / Video

Krista – “How I dealt with it”

December 4, 2019

Krista talks about how she dealt with underlying issues. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Death of A Loved One / Grief and Trauma / Video

Tips for Grieving During the Holidays

December 23, 2022

The holidays can bring up a lot of feelings, especially when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether it’s the first holiday season without someone, the holidays mark a time where someone you love died, or it’s just hard to be around celebration when you’re not feeling celebratory, December can feel heavy.

These are a few tips for grieving during the holidays.

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Brenda and Dale – “Their Story”

December 17, 2018

Brenda and Dale tell the story of their son’s suicide. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Grief and Trauma / My Story Video / Suicide / Video