Helping a Friend Who is Grieving

Return to all articles Helping a grieving friend takes kindness, empathy, patience, flexibility, even a sense of humor.  Though you have to respond in the moment, developing some knowledge, attitude and skills can help you feel more prepared.   Knowledge Expect...

https://hospicefoundation.org/Grief-(1)/Journeys-with-Grief-Articles/Helping-a-Friend-Who-is-Grieving 9/17/2014 2:12:05 PM

Mourning a Miscarriage

Return to all articles Many women miscarry before they are even aware they are pregnant. Miscarriages occur in at least 20 percent of pregnancies, many in the first twelve weeks. While the physical needs of many women who miscarry are addressed, their emotional needs are ...

https://hospicefoundation.org/Grief-(1)/Journeys-with-Grief-Articles/Mourning-a-Miscarriage 6/4/2014 9:37:40 AM

Journeys Newsletter

Journeys bereavement newsletters contain articles from leading experts that provide  support, caring advice, and validation along the grief journey.  Annual subscription : Available as an individual subscription for $36.25 and discounted in bulk. Annual subscriptions pro...

https://hospicefoundation.org/Education/Journeys-Newsletter 10/31/2019 10:51:56 AM

How Children Grieve

Return to all articles Ask an Expert Question When I told my three children (6, 9, and 13) that their grand­mother died they were sad but not for long. I thought they’d be more upset. While they didn’t see her every day, we saw her at least monthly. Since Mom didn’t...

https://hospicefoundation.org/Grief-(1)/Journeys-with-Grief-Articles/How-Children-Grieve 7/25/2019 3:54:41 PM

Before and After the Death

This program explores theoretical perspectives on loss and grief as experienced by persons throughout a life-limiting illness and by survivors after the death. A particular focus is placed on areas where understandings of grief have been challenged. Expert Panelists:    ...

https://hospicefoundation.org/Archive/Before-and-After-the-Death-Online 1/21/2019 6:02:45 AM

Facing Sudden Loss

Return to all articles The sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one or friend can be an especially difficult experience.  Loss in itself is painful, but sudden loss that gives no chance to prepare can feel both painful and intensely shocking. You may feel cheated of th...

https://hospicefoundation.org/Grief-(1)/Journeys-with-Grief-Articles/Facing-Sudden-Loss 6/6/2014 11:22:56 AM

What We Do

Hospice Foundation of America educates the public and health care professionals about death, dying and grief. HFA brings together the nation’s leading experts to contribute to the content of HFA's books, web-based tutorials and programs, and videos. Hospice Fou...

https://hospicefoundation.org/About-HFA/What-We-Do 3/28/2014 1:34:03 PM

Prolonged Grief Disorder

This presentation will discuss Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and how it is different from usual grief as well as Major Depression and PTSD. Derailers of the usual continuing grief process and risk factors associated with PGD, particularly those inherent in the COVID-19 pandem...

https://hospicefoundation.org/HFA-Products/Prolonged-Grief-Disorder 7/11/2022 3:25:40 PM

Helping a Grieving Co-Worker

Return to all articles Grief and loss visit the workplace frequently based on the fact that 2.5 million deaths occur every year in the United States.  These deaths will inevitably affect those with whom we work side-by-side each day.   Here’s an example of how such a ...

https://hospicefoundation.org/Grief-(1)/Journeys-with-Grief-Articles/Helping-a-Grieving-Co-Worker 9/17/2014 2:01:31 PM

After Sudden Loss

Living With Grief®: After Sudden Loss (DVD) addresses the intensity of grief and lack of preparation of sudden death as we deal with losses like those that occur from suicide, homicide, accidents, heart attack, or stroke.   The accompanying book (ISBN: 1-56032-578-X) dis...

https://hospicefoundation.org/Archive/After-Sudden-Loss-Book 12/16/2015 11:17:08 AM