Loss of Life
“Anger, resentment and jealousy doesn't change the heart of others-- it only changes yours.”
― Shannon Alder, 300 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before It's Too Late
― Shannon Alder, 300 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before It's Too Late
We Don't Move On From Grief...We Move Forward
800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We felt it was important to include this section, especially after the last couple of years. There are so many people grieving. We personally have friends we care for that are grieving even as we type this. Our own family experienced several deaths last year including the suicide of a relative. We also had a family member pass away from cancer which was tragic and unexpected.
Grief looks different for everyone and as a human we cannot escape dealing with it at some point in our life. We cannot control what happened to the person we love but we can control what we do from this moment going forward. It is hard to know what to say to someone that is grieving and we learned a lot just from doing the research. We hope it will help you deal with a friend or family member's grief or maybe bring your comfort and peace in your own experiences.
Grief looks different for everyone and as a human we cannot escape dealing with it at some point in our life. We cannot control what happened to the person we love but we can control what we do from this moment going forward. It is hard to know what to say to someone that is grieving and we learned a lot just from doing the research. We hope it will help you deal with a friend or family member's grief or maybe bring your comfort and peace in your own experiences.
Videos About Dealing With The Pain Of Grief
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Understanding grief is an important part of healing after a loved one dies. Learn how the brain deals with grief in this very brief video. Moving through the stages of grief with our traumatized brain causes physical changes in the body. Depression sets in and can affect memory and mood. |
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There is more to grieving than most people realize. Everyone experiences these stages in entirely different ways.We also did a video on emotional numbness here. https://youtu.be/k3cflxGTsn4w8M5. |
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The grieving process is rough, and it's different for everyone. There is no right or wrong way to deal with the loss of a loved one. It's not just a matter of coping with a loss, but coping with change, and that takes time. |
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This is a compiled list of the best celebration of life ideas. Our hope is that you are inspired to commemorate and remember the wonderful, amazing, and special person that your loved one was, both at the funeral or memorial service and in the years to come. |
Healing Trauma Through Different Types of Therapy
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Peter Levine is the groundbreaking creator of Somatic Experiencing Therapy, a body-based approach to treating trauma, PTSD, and anxiety through the body's innate ability to heal. |
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Peter Levine was at a trauma conference in the Middle East when someone in the audience asked a question: "Is it possible to work with a trauma if you don't know what it is?" What they all discovered after that was surprising. |
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Dr. Amen's father passed away, and while making preparations for his father's eulogy, Dr. Amen spent some time pondering grief, how it affects us, and how we can grieve for something or somebody in a way that's both helpful and healthy. |
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Grief is a tricky emotion to deal with. There's energy there that needs to be dispersed, but it's not clear where that energy should go. If you're angry, you can think about being calm, but when someone is grieving, the target isn't clear. |
How To Help Others Through Grief
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This is an excellent video that everyone should see. A helpful discussion on how to interact with those who have recently been affected by loss. |
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Grief. Sooner or later, it comes knocking on your door. In this talk, Michael Tesalona muses on how our darkest hours unlock the gift of healing ourselves and others. |
Videos About Suicide
These videos contain content that some people may find upsetting or triggering. But we hope that they can also bring awareness to this devastating epidemic and that maybe they can also offer some words of hope, comfort, and peace.
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An incredible true story of Kevin Hines, who attempted suicide when he jumped from The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Share this powerful motivational speech with those who need it most. |
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The deaths of designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain, along with a troubling new report about the rise of suicide rates in the U.S., sparked a national conversation around suicide prevention. In this extended conversation, "CBS This Morning" host Gayle King speaks with five suicide attempt survivors who offer important insight, advice, and a message of hope. |
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We spoke to three bereaved parents who lost their children to suicide. A year on, they agreed to be filmed again, to reflect upon the past 12 months since the first film was released in 2017. |
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Rachel Brennan has lost two family members to suicide. She is studying human development and family science with a minor in addiction studies at Syracuse University. Rachel discusses the complicated process of forgiveness and how to make sense of such an unthinkable loss through scientific research. |
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Amy Biancolli, who lost both her husband and her sister to suicide, talks about surviving those blows and figuring out how to move on. |
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A video that shows how a family member chose to move forward after the death of his cousin. |
People Share Their Experiences With Grief And How They Moved Forward
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Kelley Lynn is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. She has performed in the same lineups as Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, and Elayne Boosler. Lynn is also a regular presenter at the "Soaring Spirits International" annual events. (Video is about 14 minutes)
When life hands you lemons, you must devise a strategy for using this sour fruit to your advantage and producing positivity.Managing through challenges and difficulties while seeing a positive future ahead is critical to overall health and wellness. She speaks of losing her mom, her husband and her child. |
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Pastor Josh Walters answers the question "what does the Bible say about grief" by sharing some Bible verses about grief, and sharing his own personal journey through grief. (Video is about 3 minutes)
Angel and Molly Caddell's mother passed away from an opioid overdose in November. Paramedics used naloxone on their mother, but she eventually went to the hospital and ended up on a respirator. The family is now facing the problem head-on after the loss of their mother. |
