COPING GUIDE WITH THE HOLIDAYS IT TAKES STRENGTH TO MAKE YOUR WAY THROUGH GRIEF, TO GRAB HOLD OF LIFE AND LET IT PULL YOU FORWARD.

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1 COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS GUIDE IT TAKES STRENGTH TO MAKE YOUR WAY THROUGH GRIEF, TO GRAB HOLD OF LIFE AND LET IT PULL YOU FORWARD.

2 OUR LABOR HERE IS BRIEF, BUT THE REWARD IS ETERNAL. ~ ST. CLARE OF ASSISI ANGELA HOSPICE IS A FELICIAN-SPONSORED MINISTRY

3 DEAR FRIENDS & FAMILY Family get-togethers may be difficult for me this season: Could we be honest with each other about what we want to do? Let s talk about what s important to each person and determine which traditions we may not want to observe this year. Remember, we can always bring them back later. How about no high expectations for us or the day. We know that things won t be the same. Our focus should be our young children, and what might be important to them. Let s be around people who are supportive and comforting, those that accept us and allow us to feel whatever we need to. Now that we ve decided how to spend the holidays, we have to let other relatives and friends know. ANGELA HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT IS HERE FOR YOU, CALL TOLL FREE

4 TIP Journal when you are having an especially rough day. Start by naming one tip from this book that you will put into practice:

5 EVERYDAY INSPIRATION 1. Acknowledge that the holidays will be different and they will be tough. 2. Decide which traditions to keep or change. 3. Light a memorial candle in your home. 4. Buy a gift you would have given to your loved one and donate it to charity. 5. Don t feel guilty about not sending cards or skipping events. 6. Ask someone else to cook or buy the holiday dinner. 7. Volunteer for a non-profit in your loved one s memory. 8. Allow yourself to be happy this doesn t diminish how much you miss your loved one. FOR A FREE FLYER WITH 57 MORE TIPS ON COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS, CALL US AT

6 WE SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR GRIEF PEER SUPPORT GROUP A drop-in group open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month 3:30 pm & 6:00 pm THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUP Providing education and emotional support related to the grief process. An eight-week group. To register, please call INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES Available to anyone of any age who has experienced the death of a loved one. Call to schedule an appointment with a licensed social worker.

7 Everyone in the community is welcome to join these groups free of charge. SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT SERVICES For anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one through suicide. To schedule an appointment, call GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS 2018 Workshops for children and adults who have lost a loved one. Adults: Tuesday, Nov. 13, :00 pm & 6:30 pm. Kids: Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 and Sunday, Dec. 2, :00 pm Call with questions. TIP Be careful of shoulds it s better to do what you feel is most helpful for you and your family. If a situation looks difficult, try not to get involved. Don t take on too much. Do the best you can, don t try to please everyone. You can t!

8 ANGELA HOSPICE IS HERE FOR YOU GRIEF SUPPORT & HOSPICE INFORMATION TIP TOLL FREE The sooner your family starts hospice care, the more fully they can benefit from the support, counseling, and comfort hospice provides Newburgh Road Livonia, MI AskForAngela.com