Care Notes
Care Notes
provide helpful information relative to many of the critical personal issues and challenges of life. They are easily accessible for you or to share with others.GRIEF
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How Adults Can Help Children in Times of Grief
(Adapted from material presented by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is
The Forgotten Mourner: Helping Children Grieve
(Adapted from material presented by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is
Grief: What to Expect
(Adapted from material presented by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is
The Uniqueness of Grief
(Adapted from material presented by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is
The Needs of Mourning
Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt (Dr. Wolfelt is the Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is
Common Myths about Grief and Mourning
(Adapted from material presented by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is
SUICIDE
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Understanding Suicide
Thomas F. Oltmanns, Robert E. Emery; University of VA No single explanation can account for all self-destructive behavior. Edwin Shneidman, a clinical psychologist who is
Ten Most Common Errors in Suicide Intervention
Robert A. Neimeyer & Angela M. Pfeiffer 1. Superficial reassurance. Example: “You are so young and have so much to live for, how can you
Suicide — Social and Theological Issues
The social and theological issues associated with suicide add to the burden that survivors must carry and complicate the grieving process. In addition to the
Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal
Dr. Alan Wolfelt (Dr. Wolfelt is the Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is a
Suicide Postvention
(“Intervention” refers to attempts to prevent suicide. “Postvention” refers to the efforts of caregivers to help survivors after suicide has occurred.) It is estimated that
Suicide Warning Signs
Common Single Predictors of Adult Suicide Studies indicate that 90% of decedents give verbal or behavioral clues within a week or so before the event.
DISASTER RESPONSE
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The Life Cycle of a Disaster
Roger Daniel Uniqueness and Commonality of Disasters While no two disasters are identical, they do have common phases. Individual communities progress through these phases at
The Ministry of Presence
Roger Daniel The First Human Crisis If you began reading at Genesis 1:1 and continued until you came to the first crisis in human history,
Pain and Possibilities
Roger Daniel Thomas Edison said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Actually, opportunity may wear
When Disaster Strikes
During the disaster, you may have experienced personal losses or have family or friends that were severely impacted. Since then, you may have had to
The Basics of Crisis Intervention
Roger Daniel What is a Crisis? An emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person’s life. Turning point in the course of
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
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Miscarriage/Still Birth
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Important Facts About Miscarriage
Krissi Danielsson (Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD). Update March 24, 2020. Website: www.verywellfamily.com Most people don’t think a lot about miscarriages until they have personal experience with
