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Jul 14 '22 Claire Culton 0 LIKES

Golfing for Men’s Grief

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How a Game of Golf Can Change the Lives of Grieving Men in Our Community. “Iron sharpens iron,” is an expression widely used. In the context of grief support agency, […]

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Apr 8 '21 Claire Culton 1 LIKES

Grief and Art Expression

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Grief is a difficult beast. Grieving individuals are often asked to express what they are feeling or thinking, so that the people around them can understand how best to support […]

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Jul 20 '20 Claire Culton 0 LIKES

Grieving in the Time of COVID-19

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May 27 '20 Claire Culton 2 LIKES

Dear Grieving Parents

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Dear grieving parents, I have always admired you. Grieving while parenting means your days are filled with waves of sorrow, moments of unexpected joy and endless other emotions that sneak […]

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May 8 '20 Claire Culton 0 LIKES

Slow Down and Let Your Angels Help You

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I was blessed to have a mom who showed unconditional love. You know, one of those rare (and feisty) birds. And I fully realize that not everyone is as fortunate […]

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Apr 29 '20 Claire Culton 6 LIKES

The Backpack

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Written by: Pamela Bills, LPC Many grieving people with whom I have spoken recently have expressed that during this time of pandemic, they feel as if their own grief and […]

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Mar 23 '20 Claire Culton 0 LIKES

Play-Doh vs. Rock

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Written by: Jill Thorson, LCSW One of my favorite activities to do with grieving youth begins with an old classic, Play-Doh. I give them a small piece of the Play-Doh […]

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Mar 2 '20 Claire Culton 0 LIKES

The Connection Between Food and Grief

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Written by, Cynthia Victor of Fox Valley Food for Health  There is a common tradition you see in every community after the death of a loved one: the outpouring of […]

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Jan 9 '20 Claire Culton 1 LIKES

Grief in the Workplace: A Guide for Identifying Grieving Co-Workers and How You Can Help

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Written by: Pamela Bills, LPC. Grief and loss are normal parts of life yet we as a society do not like to talk about them.  Often referred to as the […]

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Oct 25 '19 Claire Culton 3 LIKES

Supportive Care, Patient Care, Hands of Hope

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“Dying is a very personal and humbling experience. Helping to better prepare the client and their family and bring more meaning into their lives is what we do.” These words […]

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Oct 25 '19 Claire Culton 2 LIKES

Welcome to Our Blog!

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“Hope, First Hand” is a blog aimed at inspiring and educating those interested in the work of Fox Valley Hands of Hope. For almost 40 years Fox Valley Hands of […]

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