If you're worrying about how you will cope with Christmas day while you are grieving, these tips to manage Christmas day grief may help. Christmas day is a challenge for many, but especially if you are living with grief. You may feel that you prefer to be alone, while family and friends want you to join in their celebrations. If you have children or grandchildren there is added pressure to appear happy when you are struggling inside. Plan ahead Warn the adults about how you are feeling so...

Grief affects all aspects of health: mind, body, and spirit, especially when a close family member dies. Usually the impact is greatest...

Coping with death & grieving for someone we care about is one of life's most challenging experiences. It can be difficult to know how to deal with grief in a healthy manner. How we cope with the emotions created by death & grieving is unique, causing different people to heal at various rates. A key process is to express, not repress, your emotions. Active strategies to help move & release your emotions include: talking (join a group or seek therapy), journaling, art, & exercise in nature.