By Cynthia Greenlee — 2019
End-of-life caregiving is an ancient practice that’s now re-emerging in the death positivity movement, which urges a shift in thinking about death as natural and not traumatic.
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Think of some of the greatest joys in your life, and also some of your deepest sorrows and frustrations. Chances are, they all have to do with relationships. - Melanie Joy
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"But now we’re asked — and sometimes forced — to carry grief as a solitary burden. And the psyche knows we are not capable of handling grief in isolation." - Francis Weller
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The mismatch between the knowledge and the longing is perhaps the most anguishing of all human experiences.
If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing an emotional crisis, your help can make a difference.
By listening to the needs of the suffering, we provide a connection that is more powerful than any spoken words of wisdom.
It is social support that builds people up during times of stress and often gives them the strength to carry on and even thrive.
10 things you can do to help someone you love who has depression.
Good advice is often about loosening the body, opening the mind, and, more often than not, keeping your mouth shut.
We want to be supportive of our friends, colleagues, partners, and family members when they're having a hard time. But what does that actually look like?
Some tips to help you nourish each other's hearts.
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