Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice invites the community to remember and celebrate their loved ones at Hope for the Holidays, a holiday grief support program, on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 pm, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (1801 St. Paris Pike,…
The COVID-19 crisis has created an entirely new and different world in which we all have to operate. Just like those experiencing grief and trying to adapt to a world without their loved ones in it, you also need to…
The Pathways of Hope grief counseling staff at Ohio’s Hospice and its affiliates, including Ohio's Community Mercy Hospice, continue to provide bereavement services in a variety of safe and approachable ways for patients, families and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of COVID-19,…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing grief, even though they may not have experienced the death of a loved one or friend. This is known as a living loss. It is important to identify these symptoms and learn…
“Sometimes I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster. There are times when I’m feeling better and seem to be doing OK. Then it seems like out of nowhere, I’m down and feeling overwhelmed. Is this normal?” The emotional…
Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays tend to be particularly challenging for the bereaved, painfully triggering memories and longings for times past. For many, Halloween has replaced Thanksgiving as the “kick off” to an ever-lengthening marathon of holiday preparations and activities. Even…
For those who are experiencing their first holiday following the loss of a loved one, the emotions of the holiday season can be overwhelming. To help, Pathways of Hope at Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice is offering Hope for the Holidays,…
Bereavement means that we are deprived, robbed or stripped of someone or something of high personal value. In other words, it’s the objective state of having suffered a loss. Griefrefers to our internal and external reactions to loss. Mourningis the way…
Intense grief can be a new and frightening experience. Most people feel like strangers in unfamiliar territory when experiencing grief for the first time. Fear of “going crazy” may prevent grievers from asking others if their experience of grief is…
Loneliness is not to be taken lightly. While everyone feels lonely and socially isolated sometimes, those who live in a persistently lonely state are subject to increased levels of stress and health problems that can be downright deadly. As a…
