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Helping Children with Funerals
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. The Adult as Role Model and Helper A child you care about is grieving. If you, too, loved the person
Helping a Friend or Family Member After a Cancer Diagnosis
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. While half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes,
How to Create a Personalized and Meaningful Funeral Service in Beaverton
The death of a loved one is an emotionally devastating experience, and planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. The funeral service is a final
Paying for Cremation: Options Available to Oregon Families
A practical look at the ways Oregon families can cover cremation costs — from insurance and benefits to payment plans and assistance programs — so
Exploring the options for memorializing your loved one after cremation
Losing a loved one can be an emotional and difficult experience, and finding ways to memorialize and honor their memory can be an important part
What to Consider When Pre-Planning Your Funeral: A Step-by-Step Guide in Hillsboro
Pre-planning your funeral is an important step in ensuring that your final wishes are met and that your loved ones are not burdened with making
You Must Say Hello Before You Say Goodbye
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A paradox is a seemingly self-contradictory statement or situation that is in fact often true. The paradox of mourning we
Mustering the Courage to Mourn
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Whatever you do, you need courage.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Loss brings uninvited pain into our lives. In opening to
First Aid for Broken Hearts
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” —
Scattering Ashes in Oregon: Laws and Locations
Oregon’s coastline, forests, rivers, mountains, and quiet natural spaces can hold deep meaning for families. For someone who spent a lifetime enjoying the outdoors, scattering
Helping Yourself Heal When Someone You Care About Dies of a Drug Overdose
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A friend or family member has died of a drug overdose. Death and grief are always hard, but when someone
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Child Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Allow Yourself to Mourn Your child has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn.
How to find comfort and support in the aftermath of a loved one’s passing
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through. Whether it’s the loss of a parent, spouse, child, friend,
Embracing the Sadness of Grief
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “In every heart there is an inner room, where we can hold our greatest treasures and our deepest pain.” —
Dealing with the practical and emotional challenges of managing a loved one’s estate
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and managing their estate can be overwhelming and emotional. Not only do you have to navigate legal
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