Book Review: Ida, Always
This book by Caron Levis and Charles Santoso is intended for young readers, pre-school through second grade. It tells the story of Gus and Ida, two bears who reside together at the Central Park zoo hearing the sounds of the…
Book Review: The Wilderness of Grief, Finding Your Way
Author, educator, and grief counselor Alan Wolfelt likens grief and mourning to a journey through nature's hospitable and inhospitable terrains. Using metaphors that are tangible and visual, he discusses intense, difficult emotions and uses parallels with nature to normalize distressing…
Book Review: Cinnamon Roll Sunday: A Child’s Story of Anticipatory Grief
Cinnamon Roll Sunday tells the story from the point of view of Noah as he witnesses his father’s decline from cancer. He notices everything is changing and the time he is able to spend with his father becomes more precious…
Sandwiched Between Your Own Grief and the Grief of Your Surviving Parent
It is a powerful reality to lose a parent. Many factors affect your grief process. Had your parent been slowly declining? Was it an unexpected death? Had there been a role reversal of you becoming the parent and your parent…
Gratitude in the Midst of Loss
Gratitude and grief in the same sentence doesn’t seem to make sense. The profound pain experienced when a loved one dies doesn’t seem to leave room for feeling gratitude. Suggestions by others that we “count our blessings” may be met…
Ohio’s Hospice to Host “Handling the Holidays” Bereavement Workshop in December
Ohio’s Hospice invites the community to participate in the “Handling the Holidays” bereavement workshop on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, from 5:30-6:45 pm. The workshop will be presented by Emily Duggan, LISW-S, APHSW-C, Manager of Patient and Family Support Services. Participants…
Ohio’s Hospice to Host “Grief and the Holidays” Bereavement Workshop in November
Ohio’s Hospice invites the community to participate in the “Grief and the Holidays” bereavement workshop on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 5:30-6:30 pm. The workshop will be presented by Emily Duggan, LISW-S, APHSW-C, Manager of Patient and Family Support Services. Participants…
Book Review: “After A Death: An Activity Book for Children”
This colorful activity book, “After A Death: An Activity Book for Children,” is from the leading experts on grieving children The Dougy Center, The National Center for Grieving Children and Families. It is designed as a safe place for children…
National Children’s Health Day: Pathways of Hope Offers Grief Support for Children
Providing superior care and superior services to each patient and family doesn’t stop at the bedside. It also extends to the families and children who are impacted by loss. Through our Pathways of Hope℠ program, we offer support and…
Book Review: Gaining Traction – Starting Over After the Death of Your Life Partner
The book "Gaining Traction: Starting Over After the Death of Your Life Partner," written by Vicki Panagotacos, PhD, FT is a very practical guide for those who are a little further along in their grief process after the loss of…
