Discover the Ways of Coping with Grief that Work for You – “I’m absolutely convinced that men and women, fathers and mothers physiologically grieve differently. What we discovered was those things that worked for one, didn’t always work for the other,” says Frank James, co-author of The Journey Is More Than the Destination. Many grieving fathers will not seek outside help. They ignore books that give advice on coping with death, while women are more apt to read and reread many books on coping. Everyone is different. Men and women find different methods of coping with the unbearable loss of a child. Use whatever steps work for you. There are no formal rules or stages to go through. Women usually take advantage of help organizations, welcoming the support and comfort of others experiencing the same type of loss. Men tend to go it alone. As long as their grief does not lead to: self-abuse, abuse of loved ones, or taking advantage of the situation for detrimental ends, then there is nothing they can do wrong during the grieving journey. There is no right or wrong. There is no timeline or guide to follow. Grieving parents need to find what works for them, giving themselves time to cope with their devastating loss. About theAuthor: Dr. Proactive, Randy Gilbert enjoys producing the “Inside Parenting Success” show hosted by Jodie Lynn. She presents her insightful interview with Frank and Cathy James (TheJourneyIsMore.com) based upon the techniques from their book, The Journey Is More than the Destination. You can hear the entire …

Hope for the holidays: Coping with grief during a difficult season

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As the holiday season deepens, we see images of family, joy, laughter and peace. While these images may bring happy feelings and memories for many, for some, those happy emotions are dulled by the pain and sorrow of experiencing the holidays without …
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Coping with grief during the holidays

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PLYMOUTH – Beacon Hospice of Plymouth will offer “Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season” from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the COA Senior Center, at 44 Nook Road. The workshop is free, but preregister by Dec. 10 by calling Scott …
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