Caring for YOU During Grief
by Janna Kontz, Grief Specialist What does SELF CARE look like during grief? Truthfully, like everything else in grief, it looks different for everyone. Your grief is your grief and …
Category: Grief
Journey of Healing and Connection: Reflections from our Children’s Grief Retreat at the Red River Valley Zoo
by: Heather Larson, Grief Specialist Supervisor On June 13th, our grief support team had the privilege of spending part of the day with some amazing kiddos at our first-ever Children’s …
Heather Larson Talks 2023 Grief Classes and Support Groups
Hospice of the Red River Valley Grief Specialist Supervisor, Heather Larson discussed 2023 grief classes and support groups with Tom Tucker of WDAY Radio. Listen to Heather’s interview as she …
Working Through the Stages of Grief
Janna Kontz, one of our Grief Specialists joined Ashley Thornberg at Prairie Public Broadcasting for an interview about grief and how to support those around you who are grieving. Grief …
Your Loved One Died, Now What? 8 Steps You’ll Need to Take or Plan For
by Staci Metzger, LMSW, LGSW, APHSW-C. We don’t always have the time or privilege of preplanning for our end-of-life arrangements. That’s why it’s a good idea to plan now for …
The Grief You’re Feeling is Normal & Tips for Coping With It
by Janel Ruby, LBSW Is there a “normal” way to feel grief? Grief is a normal, natural part of the human experience. Every person grieves a loss in their lifetime—whether …
How to Write an Obituary: Condensing a Life into Paragraphs
Writing an obituary for a loved one that recently passed can be a daunting task. How can you possibly condense years and years of a life into a few short …
Dating & Relationships After Loss
by Kriston Wenzel, LBSW, CT The death of a life partner often leads to loneliness. It’s natural to feel lonely; it’s part of the grieving process. Part of normal human …
Grief Doesn’t Take a Holiday
by Janna Benson Kontz, MDiv Grief never takes a break—no matter the time of year or special occasion. Once grief is a part of your life, it’s a constant companion. …
Thoughtful Gifts for the Bereaved
When a friend or family member loses someone they love, it’s natural to want to comfort them in some way. Attending a memorial service, wake or funeral is very meaningful. …
