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Should children attend funerals?

by Denise Gibb | Jul 7, 2020 | Death and Grief, Funerals

For many people, the question, should children attend funerals? is a polarizing one. While some agree, many disagree when it comes to children at funerals. Yet, Doctor Kenneth J. Doka, a professor of psychology and counselling at the College of New Rochelle says,...

How to tell children grandma died

by Denise Gibb | Jun 9, 2020 | Books, Death and Grief

How to tell children Grandma died is a heart-wrenching challenge. Unlike adults, children don’t have a greater understanding of death as a part of life. Nor can they comprehend abstract concepts. Consequently, children need simple words and short sentences. For this...

Sympathy Gift Series Book Review

by Denise Gibb | Apr 21, 2020 | Books

Healing sad with happy is the wisdom running through all the books in The Sympathy Gift Series. Departed loved ones and pets leave behind a treasure of love. Yet, upon their death, grief locks this treasure and hides the key. That’s where The Sympathy Gift Series...

How to Deal with Pet Loss Grief

by Denise Gibb | Feb 19, 2020 | Pet Loss

After receiving the news of a death, most of us call others, plan to deliver food for the bereaved, purchase a sympathy gift, offer to help, and do our best to comfort those grieving. But what if the deceased is a pet and the bereaved is a friend, family member, or...

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by JulesR | Oct 16, 2019

Blog Will grief avatars change how we mourn? by Denise Gibb | Jan 6, 2023What are grief avatars? How are they changing how we mourn? Are they good for our mental health? Find out—7-min read. read more 6 Ways to Help a Friend Whose Dog Died by Denise Gibb | May 17,...