Grief & God
by Janna Benson Kontz, MDiv When we’re dealing with the death of someone who is important to us, we oftentimes struggle with the larger questions in life. Many times, those …
Category: Grief
Gardening & Grieving: Life Lessons on Pruning & Growth
by Connie DeKrey, LBSW, CT The earliest of gardening chores involves cleaning away the debris left behind by winter. The melting away of snow gives way to a real …
Grieving a Complicated Relationship
by Heather Larson, LSW, CT When it comes to grief, we often think of the loving relationship we had with the person who died, and the deep sadness and longing …
4 Tips to Deal with ‘Happiness Guilt’
by Janna Benson Kontz, MDiv Grief and guilt often walk hand in hand. When we grieve the death of someone, our minds go to places we wish they wouldn’t travel. …
Managing Grief During a Pandemic
by Janna Kontz, MDiv During this time of limited contact and connection, grief can accompany the struggles people are experiencing with COVID-19 challenges. Times are uncertain, and with that, come …
10 Ways to Help a Grieving Friend
by Kriston Wenzel, LBSW, CT We struggle to know what to do when a friend loses a loved one through death. We want to say the right thing and hope …
When Seasonal Affective Disorder & Grief Coexist
by Stephanie Pritchard, LPC, NCC Surely you have noticed the chill in the air and the turning of leaves from lush green to yellows, oranges, reds and browns. The cooler …
5 Ways to Help Teens Grieve
by Janna Benson Kontz, MDiv The death of a loved one is a difficult and profound lesson for any of us. Now imagine you’re already living in a continual and …
The Mourner’s Guide to Grief
by Janna Benson Kontz, MDiv Your grief is your grief, and it belongs to you alone. This sentiment may seem obvious. But it’s a good reminder as you may encounter …
How to Manage Grief Around Mother’s Day
Kriston Wenzel, Hospice of the Red River Valley grief specialist, shares tips on how you can manage the grief you may feel around Mother’s Day. Grief on special days can …
