When Grief Looks Different
In the past, grievers who did not demonstrate what was considered to be the “right” amount or kind of emotion were thought to be in denial. Now, we recognize there are no set stages or predictable emotions for grief. We…
Book Review: 14 Days: a Mother, a Daughter, a Two-Week Goodbye
From the first glimpse of the cover where readers are greeted by an image of mother and daughter in the midst of a fist bump (an act that can be a symbol of great respect) to the closing pages, this…
Beyond Loss: Camp Pathways Helps Children Heal Through Music and Art
The Ohio's Hospice Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center will host Camp Pathways - Newark, a free three-day camp for children ages 6-12 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or significant loved one. The camp will run…
Camp Pathways Applications Now Being Accepted: Ohio’s Hospice Offering Support to Grieving Children and Teens in June
The Ohio’s Hospice Pathways of Hope Grief Counseling Center is offering Camp Pathways, a unique experience for children and teens ages 7-17 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or significant loved one and are actively grieving. Camp…
Ohio’s Hospice to Host “Supporting Children Through Grief” Bereavement Workshop in June
Ohio’s Hospice invites the community to participate in the "Supporting Children Through Grief" bereavement workshop on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 pm in New Philadelphia. Participants will learn about how children grieve, age-appropriate responses when discussing grief and loss…
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…
