On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Jill Englar, Carroll Hospice‘s director of bereavement, discusses workplace grief.
Tune in live to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat each Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on 1470 AM/102.3 FM WTTR!
Category: Bereavement Support
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Dealing with Grief During the Pandemic
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Carroll Hospice bereavement counselor Jessica Roschen discusses dealing with grief during the pandemic.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Communication is Key During Pandemic
As the weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing actions continue, Carroll Hospice bereavement counselor Jessica Roschen encourages us to communicate.
Grieving during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Under the best of circumstances, the death of a loved one is difficult. But saying goodbye during a pandemic has added layers of challenges. Read More
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Grief & the Holidays
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Carroll Hospice bereavement counselor Jessica Roschen discusses coping with grief during the holidays.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
The Death of a Pet
Held quarterly on a Saturday morning, attendees of the Pet Loss Support Group work through the emotions they experience when dealing with the loss of a pet. Read More
Free Coping with the Holidays Workshop Scheduled for November 14
For those grieving the loss of a loved one, Carroll Hospice is hosting its free Coping with the Holidays workshop at Dove House on Thursday, November 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Teamwork in Patient’s Final Hours Recognized
When there isn’t a lot of time and unexpected circumstances arise, cooperation and flexibility are key indicators of how well a team functions under pressure. Lorna Rice, Carroll Hospice social worker, and Art Monroe, Carroll Hospice chaplain, are a prime example of teamwork at its best. The duo was recently named team of the month for the comfort they provided during a patient’s final hours.
Grief Support – and Fun – at Camp T.R.
For the past 25 years, Carroll Hospice’s Camp T.R. has provided encouragement and support for children grieving the loss of a loved one.
Emotional Reactions to Grief
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear. I am not afraid, but the sensation is like being afraid. The same fluttering in the stomach, the same restlessness, the yawning. I keep on swallowing.”
—C. S. Lewis
After the loss of a loved one, grieving takes a toll on your heart. Memories may trigger outbursts of emotion, sometimes when you may least expect it. Intense emotions can come on unexpectedly and persist. These may include shock, numbness, disorientation, sadness, anger, despair, guilt and emptiness.