Happy Birthday, dear A Haven…
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If a loved one of yours recently died, it’s common to feel as though the extra love and attention that people knew you needed during the holidays has faded to the background of busy lives once again. Your grief is still so present, but that extra support might not be.
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Today, the teens I work with will spend their time writing a letter to their loved one who has died. They will write to tell their Moms, their Dads, their grandparents, cousins, or best friends that one last thing they never got to say.
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As I look towards November 21st, I think back to my own childhood – I’m lucky to have so many wonderful, warm memories of time spent together with my family on both ordinary days and holidays. But I also have many clear memories of feeling confused and overwhelmed by grief.
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Executive Director, Michelle Noble kicks off GIVE GRIEF HOPE 2018!
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When Summer used to be your favorite time of the year but this year is different. Clinical Director, Liz Dreibelbis shares some tips on how to support the whole family this Summer.
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A few suggestions leading up to Father’s Day…
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Father’s, Mother’s Day is a little over a week away. Here you will find a letter written to you.
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It is cold and dark. Its winter. Do you experience the winter blues? You are not alone. We explore ways to care for ourselves when we are grieving in the middle of the cold dark winter.
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What do you do when you have so much to say, but the person you talked to is not here anymore? Here is an idea that may help during the Chirstmas holiday and throughout the year.
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We thought we would explain a little bit of why we chose our name and logo.
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This Thursday marks the first Holiday of the Holiday Season. Whether this is your first Holiday without your person or not - the Holidays tend to be a difficult time for those who are grieving. This blog will walk families through different ideas to help prepare the the Holidays.
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Thank you to all the women who shared their infant & pregnancy loss stories with us. Thank you for your honesty & vulnerability. We honor your babies today and every day.
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Sara was in high school when her dad died suddenly. Life after that was like climbing a mountain - some days were an uphill battle, some an easier climb, always better with help from others, and with a view that was sometimes foggy and sometimes clear for miles. Even nearly two decades later, there isn't a day that goes by without thinking about her dad, but that's a good thing.
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When Hannah was seven years old her dad died of lung cancer, leaving behind his wife and four children (all of whom were under the age of eleven). Hannah shares how her family grieved and the importance of grieving together as a family unit.
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Michelle Noble, A Haven's Executive Director, writes about why she has chosen to work with grieving families.
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Allowing children to freely express their grief is an important part in healing. When we listen, they feel supported, safe, and loved. Normalizing and validating their experience also provides opportunities for children to be more open and honest in the future.
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Sara was in high school when her dad died suddenly. Life after that was like climbing a mountain - some days were an uphill battle, some an easier climb, always better with help from others, and with a view that was sometimes foggy and sometimes clear for miles. Even nearly two decades later, there isn't a day that goes by without thinking about her dad, but that's a good thing.
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Sometimes we are at a loss for words, here are a few quick tips on what to say, what not to say, and how to be a good friend to someone who is grieving.
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Liz Dreibelbis, A Haven's Clinical Director, speaks on one of the reasons she chose to do this work.
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