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Louis LaGrand, Ph.D. - ArticlesDr. LaGrand is a grief counselor and the author of eight books, the most recent, the popular Love Lives On: Learning from the Extraordinary Encounters of the Bereaved. He is known world-wide for his research on the Extraordinary Experiences of the bereaved (after-death communication phenomena). His free monthly ezine website is www.extraordinarygriefexperiences.com.
How to Deal With Grief Triggers Long After the Death of a Loved OneHave you been having a good day many months after the death of your loved one and when watching television, see a particular scene or hear a statement, and suddenly you feel the return of sadness and anxiety? This and many other seemingly unrelated experiences are commonly the cause of much grieving that can go on for several days. Here is how you can manage grief which revisits. How to Strengthen your Inner Life Even as you MournChanging the intensity of pain starts with changing your inner life, which determines the quality of your outer life. We are perpetually at choice in all that we do. The fundamental choice that begins changing your inner life is: face the pain as a condition of loving or resist and regress, isolate and withdraw from life. Here are nine ways to begin your most critical task. 10 Ways to Manage your Grief at Holiday TimeMost experts agree that anticipation of a holiday and what is expected is almost always worse than actually experiencing the day. There are many unrealistic expectations at holiday time. In any event, here are 10 things you can do, that have been used by others through the years, which will help you deal with your grief and reduce unnecessary suffering. Understand the Difference Between Necessary and Unnecessary SufferingSuffering is an integral part of life. Unnecessary suffering is self-generated. What can we do about minimizing then eliminating unnecessary suffering? Become aware of how we poison ourselves and add to the fire. How to Manage Guilt When Mourning the Death of a Loved OneAlthough not everyone who is mourning experiences guilt, it is a fairly common experience. Here are several things to consider about guilt and some effective ways to deal with it. Why It’s Okay to Talk to a Deceased Loved OneTalking to someone who has died is common for many. There are a considerable number of people who pray and talk to their deceased loved ones on a regular basis. Here’s seven reasons why. Learn the Biggest Lesson Grief and Loss OffersThe death of a loved one and the grief that follows teach many lessons. Perhaps the most important one is that pain is the sign to take a new road in life. New direction takes many forms in the grief process. Here are five to consider that others have had to deal with in their journey through grief. You too, may well have to deal with one or more of them. Three Beliefs That Cause Unnecessary Suffering When MourningYour beliefs about death, your loved one, and the world around you explain what grief is like for you and only you right now. Everything you perceive about the present state of your grief and loss is filtered through what you believe to be true. Here are three limiting beliefs frequently embraced by the mourner—often hidden in silence—and causing unnecessary suffering, with an antidote for each. Why Grief Lingers on and onThere are a number of old beliefs that we have learned about grief from the authority figures in our lives that have a major impact on the length of time we grieve and the amount of unnecessary suffering we endure. Here are several things in addition to questionable beliefs that tend to prolong and exacerbate the grief process that you can immediately change. What Doesn’t Help When Mourning the Death of a Loved OneMuch is known about what exacerbates the grief process and prolongs, in some instances intensifies, pain and suffering. Learning what doesn’t help when mourning can add immeasurably to the progress of your grief work. Here are six key understanding to consider.
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