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Dr. 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.
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 Grief, Loss, and a Plan for Peace of MindEven though you may be grieving, everyone has the capacity, regardless of background or experience, to eventually obtain peace of mind. Inner peace is one of the tasks of your grief work. Here is a proven approach to consider in this quest. How to Help Someone Mourning the Death of a PetMany people mourn the deaths of their pets as intensely as they would any other family member. Here is what you should know to help ease the pain of loss for a friend or family member. Five Best Ways to Develop Your Coping SkillsEducation about coping with loss is nearly nonexistent—until a major loss occurs. However, it is never too late to begin the task of finding out that there is a wide range of normalcy among grief reactions, that there are proven ways to deal with loss as long as you persist, and that despite your deep hurt, you can learn to confront your emotions and find peace of mind. Five Best Ways to Develop Your Coping SkillsWhen the death of a loved occurs it is never too late to begin the task of finding out that there is a wide range of normalcy among grief reactions, that there are proven ways to deal with loss as long as you persist, and that despite your deep hurt, you can learn to confront your emotions and find peace of mind. This article will get you started. Seven Beliefs That Will Help You Cope With the Death of Your Loved OneThoughts and beliefs—both of which are choices you make—are the underpinnings of the attitude you take toward loss. They are the major factors in how you will cope with your loss and to what extent you will experience additional and unnecessary suffering. Here are some of the beliefs that have helped others when grieving and have proven useful in adapting to a new life without the companionship of your loved one. What You Can and Cannot Control When Grief and Loss OccurNo one is immune from the suffering and pain that accompanies the death of a loved one. The grief that ensues is fraught with many ups and downs which sow confusion and stirs deep emotional feelings. Yet, much can be done if you change your focus away from hopelessness and helplessness to the power inherent in what you can influence and control. Here are seven things to consider, any one of which can break the back of sadness and reactive depression, and begin to ease the deep pain of your loss. The Forgotten Factor in Coping With the Death of Your Loved OneNo one is immune from the sad experience of grieving the death of a loved one. However, questionable assumptions and beliefs often make it difficult to reach the ultimate goal of all grieving: accepting the reality of the loss. Here is the forgotten factor that assures acceptance and eventual reinvestment in life. Needs of Mourners That Anyone Can FillThere will be many occasions in life when you will be in a position to provide support for a friend or family member who is mourning the death of a loved one. No special training is needed. You can stay on the sidelines and let someone else fill the void, or you can assist, and give strength to carry on. Here are four things you can do to help any mourner 7 Step Guide to Increasing the Pain of Major LossMost who are mourning the death of a loved one are engaged in a variety of pursuits that increase pain and suffering. Why? Because much of what is learned about death and grief from the culture in which they live is pure rubbish. If you want to exponentially increase the pain of your great loss, here are seven tips that will assist this pursuit. What You Can and Cannot Control When Grief and Loss OccurWhen the death of a loved one occurs you can reduce unnecessary suffering if you change your focus away from hopelessness and helplessness to the power inherent in what you can influence and control. You cannot control the past. You can control how you respond to the present and plan for the future. What can you control to stop the downward spiral when it begins to grow? Here are seven things to consider, any one of which can break the back of sadness and depression.
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