A Difficult Journey: When A Mother Loses Her Son
When Pamela Hagens 19-year old son, Samuel Christopher died in 2013, it was more than her family could stand. She likened it to being thrust onto a movie set with no time to prepare or rehearse. How do...
View ArticleThe Black Man's Grieving Heart
Today's show explores the intersection of race, gender and grief, specifically looking at Black men and the grief process. Although grief is a natural social process, it is often misunderstood and can...
View ArticleMidlife Maze
Losses that occur at the prime of our lives can bring great challenges. Whether it’s the loss of a job or the decision to end a marriage, the accumulated losses at midlife can create havoc for people....
View ArticleHospice 101
Loss is universal and grief is a natural reaction to loss. Recognizing that we all will be faced with death someday, it’s important that we get our affairs in order. There are many issues related to...
View ArticleThe Hidden Experience of Grief and Loss
On today’s show, we will talk about “The Hidden Experience of Grief and Loss”. Many people are not aware of the hidden grief that occurs in relationships. As a result, the ability to respond to the...
View ArticleThe Business of Funerals
When a loved one dies, the family is left with the privilege of making funeral arrangements. However, navigating this task can be mystifying to downright frightening. Today’s guest, Charles (Chuck)...
View ArticleHow Acupuncture Helps Grief and Loss
The death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship are all losses that could result in feelings of sadness, anger, and resentment. Acupuncture might be a way to find relief from...
View ArticleThe Grief Recovery Method
Lois Hall was the first person to do AIDS epidemiology in Ohio back in 1981 when the disease was first recognized. The grief she witnessed was immense! During that time, she met, John James, one of the...
View ArticleHealing Through Art
Prior to his death, nurse and artist, Joan Cantwell was one of the caretakers and the main coordinator of medical services for her 90-year old father. This entailed keeping track of the numerous...
View ArticleCoping With Grief After a Sudden Death
If we had it our way, most of us would like to have the opportunity to say goodbye to the people in our lives before they die. However, in a lot of instances, this is not the case. The sudden death of...
View ArticleGrief and Children: Help for Parents
Today's show explores how to deal with death and grief with our children. From deciding how to talk to children about a sick loved one before their death, to making decisions about children going to...
View ArticleEncore: The Black Man's Grieving Heart
Today's show explores the intersection of race, gender and grief, specifically looking at Black men and the grief process. Although grief is a natural social process, it is often misunderstood and can...
View ArticleEncore: Coping With Grief After a Sudden Death
If we had it our way, most of us would like to have the opportunity to say goodbye to the people in our lives before they die. However, in a lot of instances, this is not the case. The sudden death of...
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