Joan Didion, author of "The Year of Magical Thinking," speaks at the College of Marin in Kentfield, California in February, 1977. Grief is a profound and complicated experience. The process of grief ...

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In moments of deep grief and sorrow, emotions can feel overwhelming. Losing a loved one or experiencing significant loss shakes the foundation of life, making us vulnerable to the surge of complex ...

Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time, whether triggered by the death of a loved one or any major life change — even the ones that seem positive can leave an empty space in heart and ...

Collective grief is a powerful tool that has historically fueled social justice organizing—and healing. Everyone is grieving. We may not always know what someone is grieving, or at what stage of the ...

Point Park University’s funeral services students will soon learn how to expand care for grieving families beyond initial funeral arrangements. Students enrolled in the university’s program will get ...

Grief is a universal human experience that affects us all at some point in our lives. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, or a dream, grief can be an incredibly painful and complex ...

Ambiguous grief is the experience of loss without closure, often prolonged and rarely fully recognized by society. Grief is a natural response to loss, often associated with death. However, there is ...

A new chapter in community bereavement support is beginning, thanks to a local hospice program that is stepping in to continue a vital service for grieving families and individuals. Solano Care ...