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Originally posted on September 10, 2018 @ 11:00 am
Since the massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999 ushered in the modern era of shootings on campuses, more than 187,000 students from nearly 200 grade schools have been shaken by gunfire during class hours, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.
The tally includes at least 130 killed and 254 wounded –– and an entire generation touched by mass violence. [Read more…] about Providing Healthy Spaces for Students in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Originally posted on August 16, 2018 @ 10:00 am
My father was a Vietnam veteran who suffered from PTSD. A part of me always grieves for him, for how he suffered and how his illness affected our family. And a part of me will always grieve for the little girl whose father came back from war a stranger, and for the relationship we never got to have.
His illness took him away from me, from his family, from the man he was before. [Read more…] about Growing Through Grief: About My Father
Originally posted on June 25, 2018 @ 11:00 am
We’ve all heard about toxic relationships, and why it’s best to make a total break. But what about toxic family members you live with? Unlike an intimate partner or a spouse, it’s unimaginable to throw a parent, child, or sibling out of the house. If you’re the bread winner, it’s plain cruelty. It’s easier if they hold the purse strings; you can simply get out and find your own place. [Read more…] about How to Live with Toxic Family Members
Originally posted on May 10, 2018 @ 11:00 am
One of the most difficult people to live with is a person with Alzheimer’s disease. But unlike the chronic complainer, the know-it-all, the narcissist and all those other obnoxious personalities, the behavior of an Alzheimer’s-afflicted individual is not of his own making, but is the result of failing brain cells. Which adds to the difficulty because you can’t call them out for their inappropriate behavior as they cannot control themselves.
[Read more…] about 5 Things You Should Know If You’re Living with a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
Originally posted on May 7, 2018 @ 11:00 am
The loss of a loved one is a devastating event for both children and adults. Following a loss, it’s perfectly natural to experience emotional turmoil and a wave of different feelings. A major part of dealing with death is the grieving process that allows us to accept that a person has died.
Since children are diverse in nature there is no single way that every child will experience the grieving process. It is dependent on a variety of factors such as age of the child and the bond the child had with the recently departed. One thing’s for sure though, during this difficult phase children need solid support from their parents and other adults in their life.
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Here is some practical advice parents can take to help kids deal with grief. [Read more…] about How to Help Kids Deal with Grief
Originally posted on March 23, 2018 @ 8:30 am
