Crisis Support

One of the most difficult places to find the right words to say would have to be funeral homes. Either at the funeral itself or at the funeral visitation. Our words may not be able to take away the pain…
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Sexual harassment is a pervasive pandemic that is affecting our society, from adults working in offices to students in colleges and even to children in high schools. The issue of harassment is a serious matter that has eaten deep into…
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Why choose cremation over burial? The reasons for choosing to cremate human remains over burial may vary, but the most popular reasons are money, space, and tradition. Cremation is much less expensive than burial. Many families are left to find…
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Stalking is a crime and can cause their victims irreparable damage. Some victims need counseling for many years. Their sense of security is sadly changed forever as well as the beginning of major trust issues. Stalking can become “baggage” that…
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Approximately 14% of Americans are living near or below the poverty line, which is set at $23,050 for a family of four in 2012, or $11,170 for an individual under the age of 65.  In many locations people can scarcely…
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There is always a story behind why someone is homeless. Anyone who believes that homeless people are there because they merit it should think very carefully about that response to homelessness as it could happen to anyone. When it happens…
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Domestic violence is a very touchy subject in the hearts and minds of many people. There are many forms of abuse and unfortunately it happens more than the public is aware of, in fact, it could be happening to someone…
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The loss of a loved one is part of the course of your life.  You all will need to learn to live with that grief when the time comes, although adjusting back into daily life with feelings of grief can be…
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Are you a caregiver? Do you look out for your elderly parents, special needs kids, or have pets? No matter who you are taking care of there will be emergencies and you need to be prepared. However when there are…
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Losing a loved one can be difficult. The grieving process takes time, and no two people grieve in the same way. Dealing with your wife’s outbursts of emotions or depression can be frustrating. However, she is very vulnerable at this…
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Funerals are very emotional events. The death of a loved one produces many powerful reactions in those who are left behind. A funeral is a way for the living to remember the dead and is part of working through the…
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Suicide is an incredibly difficult thing to cope with; both for the person considering suicide and for anyone who cares about that person. For the latter, it may often feel like they’re fighting a losing battle, and out of desperation…
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Hurricane Katrina, earthquakes in California, even tsunamis in Asia al bring home the oint that it is important to be prepared for disasters. Even the fire trucks and ambulances that constantly respond to emergencies around our hometowns can provide that…
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Getting through grief can be unbearable on someone who has suffered a loss and extremely frustrating for the loved one’s who are supporting the person. Most grieving individuals will tell you that it feels as though life has come to…
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Self-harm is, for many people, a difficult concept to accept or understand. In a world where every effort is made to help and mend those with physical hurts, the very idea that some individuals inflict harm on themselves is beyond…
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Delivering a eulogy is never an easy task. The outpouring of emotions, the gloom ambiance, the sobbing and the like make for a possibly nasty experience for the speaker. But there are some guidelines that one can follow to make…
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Are you a caregiver? Do you look out for your elderly parents, special needs kids, or have pets? No matter who you are taking care of there will be emergencies and you need to be prepared. However when there are…
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Why? Of course there are the exceptions of pathological crying, when an individual just cannot stop. There life is disrupted, they cannot function. For the most part tears are very healthy. In the Western society we frequently view tears as…
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Exercise has emotional as well as physical benefits. Though most people focus on the physical benefits of aerobics or pumping iron, ranging from weight loss to respiratory endurance to improved circulation, hitting the gym can also help with grief. Why…
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Domestic violence is never acceptable and despite what many people seem to think, it happens in same sex relationships too. But since so little is actually known about the problem, anyone that experiences it will not know where to turn….
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Depression is a cruel and indiscriminate illness. It can cause enormous suffering to both patient and those around him. Caring for some-one with depression is at best exhausting and at worst soul destroying. Watching some-one you love fade into a…
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There are different types of loss; death, divorce, break ups, even the loss of a pet can inflict grief. Grief is the natural response to a significant loss. It is much more involved than sadness and healthy methods of coping…
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Domestic violence is not just a dirty little secret – it’s a crime that’s reached epidemic proportions, both in the straight and gay communities. Violent incidents that occur between same-sex couples are just as prevalent – in 30% to 40%…
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Christmas is special because it is the birthday of the Savior; at least this is so for the Christians who for over two thousand years have followed Him. His beginnings were raw and unplanned. (Or so it appears, but He…
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It is not uncommon for people to think that emotional grief is something that affects the human mind only, and leaves the human body completely untouched.  This, unfortunately, is not true.  There are many physical attributes that are associated and…
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Stigmas attached to children are hard to outgrow. They often leave deep scars and follow people into their adult life. A stigma is defined as a mark of shame or discredit. More specifically in this instance, when talking about childhood…
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A recent survey by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed some shocking figures; 1 in 3 women in the US have been a victim of partner assault over their lifetime and the same applies to…
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For some, offering condolence is a knack.  Knowing what to say,how to say it and when to say it is seemingly easy as pie for some people. Many even go so far as to turn their gift of comforting people…
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The process of choosing a sympathy gift for a man is not any different than choosing a sympathy gift for a woman or child.  You should select a gift that relates in some way to the person or pet that…
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A memorial service gives mourners an opportunity to experience closure. The reality of the person’s death is assimilated by our being through viewing photos, speaking with others and hearing tributes to the late individual. Sometimes,however, it simply isn’t possible for…
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