Grief: What should I say?

During speaking engagements, presentations, and crisis response, our team is frequently asked…what should I say?

The child in this story raises that exact question. I was working with first graders in a parochial school after a parent/coach of a classmate suddenly died. We talked about big feelings and how to manage the big feelings of grief. An opportunity to talk about anger presented itself. Many children this age don’t have the vocabulary to identify feelings, let alone ways to express and manage them. Click here to read more.

Burden Bowls - A Healing Arts Workshop

Grief is only part of the burden that bereaved persons bear. In this workshop, participants will create a bowl with clay and write their burdens that can then be placed in the bowl.

Healing Arts workshops provide the bereaved a creative outlet for their grief and are open to everyone. No art experience is necessary. Click here for locations and times.

We are grateful to the citizens of Cuyahoga County for supporting this program through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Bullying, Suicide and Grief

Grief following a suicide is intense and prolonged. It is an overwhelming roller coaster of emotions.

If your loved one was bullied prior to the suicide, that adds another dimension to the grief. Bullying can be very dangerous in a number of ways. The person can get hurt physically and psychologically. Read the rest of this story.