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Is a Grief Support Group Right for you?
Grief support groups are one way to find support after the death of an important person in your life. Some schools and universities offer them right on campus. There are others that are offered in communities and still others that you can find online. And while they aren't for everyone, and none are perfect, there are some real benefits to grief support groups.
How to Create Grief Programs and Activities
Grief is normal. It's supposed to happen. But expressing that grief can be difficult sometimes, so activities can help people process feelings, connect to others and memorialize the person that died.
How do students access support from professors and staff?
Emotional support is also a benefit of relationships with college staff, especially for first-generation college students and those who have or are experiencing stress that is impacting their schoolwork. These relationships are built over time when stable, trusting, sincere staff invest in students.
November is Children's Grief Awareness Month
One in 14 children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18, which means that 5.3 million children are impacted by this significant loss. By the age of 25, that number more than doubles to 13.3 million. So the likelihood that you, or someone you know, has experienced the death of an immediate family member is very real.
How Can RA's play a role in Grief Support?
Bad things are going to happen when you go to college. Someone will get sick. Parents may announce their separation. Your boyfriend may break up with you. Your father may die. We don't typically plan for these things, but life continues to happen when we are at college.
Fall Break "Feels"
I dropped my baby at the airport this morning to send him back to college after a long weekend at home. My older son was also home so it was the first time we have all slept under the same roof since August.
Shoes all over the foyer, laundry running into the night, sticky circles under the cups left on the counter with half-filled drinks. And I loved it all. I jumped back in…
COVID, Funerals and Closure
Throughout the whole pandemic, so many people have spoken about the inability to find closure because they were not able to have a funeral. I always agreed with the idea that "closure" is not really a thing; grief is lifelong and no ritual will bring an end to grief. But the part that struck me was the idea of funerals as an initiation, or even an invitation, to grieve.
Grief and Gratitude: Can we have both?
Grief is incredibly painful. There is no way around that. Death comes with a host of feelings that are often intense and unpleasant. But sometimes, and in some time, we may also experience some positive feelings that came from that very same death. It doesn't happen every time, and certainly not right away. But sometimes, good things do happen after a loss.
The Importance of Relationship in Grief
Grief is one of the most isolating experiences people can go through despite that fact that we all will experience it at some point. The intense feelings that come with significant loss make us feel vulnerable
Inner Harbor Partners with Ithaca College
Inner Harbor is proud to announce its partnership with Ithaca College.
September is Suicide Awareness Month
I have spoken to so many people that have said they are scared to ask someone if they are considering suicide. Typically, they give two reasons for this fear. First, they don't want to put an idea in someone's head that may not already be there. And second, they don't know what to do if they get an affirmative response.
Inner Harbor Anniversary Happenings
August 29th was the one year anniversary of Inner harbor. I have such mixed feelings about that day. I am incredibly proud of the work that I have accomplished in the past year, but of course, I remember that day is also the anniversary of the death of a beautiful young man that inspired the creation of this work, and that sucks. I can only hope that he would be happy to know that there are other young people like himself that are receiving the support that could have helped him as well. And I hope he also knows that he is thought of every day as I work to educate and support college campuses in his memory.
The Language of Suicide Loss
When it comes to suicide loss, many people don't have the words. First of all, there are no words. Nothing we say is the magical fix to bring the person back, change the circumstances of their death or make the grieving person feel better. But there are certainly words that can either make them feel supported and connected or words that can make them feel stigmatized, disenfranchised and misunderstood. And none of us want that. So let's start with a few things to avoid in suicide loss support.
Toxic Positivity: What is it and How can we Make it go Away?
Do you know someone who lives by the motto "Positive Vibes Only?" They are always cheery, always looking on the bright side. They are the life of the party and nothing seems to get them down. You may even think you want to be like them sometimes. Truth be told, I wish I could be like that.
Saying Goodbye to your College Student
Here's my advice: Don't follow the advice of other people. Do what feels right for you and your child. Full stop.
Why do I Write a Weekly Newsletter?
Writing has felt supportive as I experience my own grief. I didn't start writing professionally to explore or process my own losses, but guess what? That has happened as well. And it feels good!
What does Race have to do with Grief?
There are historic and cultural differences that make grief less acknowledged, and therefore less supported, in Black people. As a white person myself, in order for me to best support my Black friends after a loss, I need to better understand the historical and present systems that create racism in grief.
Reach out to students with an activity they can do this summer
Are you looking for ways to stay connected to students or clients over the summer? Even if you do not work in a school setting, you can send this activity to colleagues, employees or friends if you know that are grieving as a way to let them know you are thinking about them. Thank you to Wild Grief for the inspiration!
Five Things you Need to Know when Starting College
Transitioning from high school to college is a BIG life move. It can feel like you are being propelled into adulthood overnight. When you add grief on top of these transitions the thought of starting college can start to feel isolating and overwhelming. But here’s the thing, you are not alone in this…
Holiday Hints for Grievers
Holidays can often be a challenge for grievers. But during a pandemic, special considerations need to be made to make sure that grievers, and those that support them, are getting what they need. Here are our 10 holiday hints to include the person that died in your holidays as well as make sure you are taking good care of yourself: