Permission to Grieve—Virtual Workshop with Glenda Stansbury
WHEELING, IL— “If you boil down everything all of the grief authors have ever written or said, it comes down to ‘permission.’ People need permission to grieve. The...
Grief Support
Funeral Service and Grief Work- How to Support Bereaved Families as a Funeral Professional
Funeral professionals are often the first point of contact for families experiencing grief. A huge part of any job in a funeral home is dealing with difficult emotions...
The Assault of Grief
A funeral director fills an extraordinary role. Death care workers help survivors navigate life beyond the death of a loved one, often for the first time. Handling grief...
Caring for the Complicated Grievers of Suicide Loss
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing author Emily Gehman for this insightful article! For many, the holidays bring a certain joy, hope, and optimism for the new year. But...
The Healing Power of Online Communities (Yes, Even Reddit)
Thank you to Connecting Directors contributing writer Emily Gehman for this story! Dylan Haas came home from a shift as an NYC maître d’hôtel expecting to enjoy a...
Four Ways to Engage With Pastors
Thanks to guest writer Emily Gehman for this post! I grew up in a conservative baptist church where my pastor, as many baptist pastors are wont to do,...
I Beg Someone to Prove Me Wrong
"When my mother was dying, Facebook made it possible for my friends and family to give their support and love during a time when it was needed. When...