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Some ways to handle grief during the holidays
T he holidays are deal with lossand life’s that they would have
meant to be a joy- struggles. She also experi- brought to the holiday.”
ous time. But for enced a great loss of her
someone dealing own. Twenty-six years ago, It’s OK to be sad
with grief, celebrations can her husband was killed in a Pretending to be happy
be difficult. If you are plane crash, leaving her to and cheerful, especially
grieving over a recent loss, raise their 5-year-old son after a recent loss, can be a
or one that happened years alone. She was just 31. tremendous strain. “If you
ago, experts say there are Cecil-Van Den Heuvel choose to be melancholy
things you can do to make has advice on how to han- and sad, that’s OK. You
facing the demands and the dle your grief during the need to mourn. A lot of
expectations of the holi- holidays. people walk a wide circle
days easier. around it, but everyone
“There are no rules on Honor your loved one deals with grief and loss Brandpoint
how to deal with grief Finding a way to honor differently,” Cecil-Van Den There are respectful ways to deal with those grieving this season.
during the holidays,” says your loved one during the Heuvel says. “You don’t
Denny Cecil-Van Den holiday celebration can be have to do the ‘chin up, Don’t set yourself up Be authentic to yourself tegrate it into your life and
Heuvel, director of the especially meaningful if everyone has to be happy’ Cecil-Van Den Heuvel She says being authen- grow from it. There is
South University, West the loss is recent. routine.” believes it is easy for those tic to yourself is the most always going to be life and
Palm Beach Master of Arts “Honor the one who is who are grieving to set important aspect of griev- death, and we need to grow
in Clinical Mental Health not there, and embrace It’s OK to be happy themselves up to have a ing during the holidays. from grief rather than
Counseling Program. “You what no one got to experi- Don’t be afraid to take bad holiday. “People antic- “Allow yourself to feel being victim to it.”
get to decide what is best ence about that person but part in fun holiday activ- ipate what they’re going to the pain so you can in- Brandpoint
for you.” you. That may entail going ities, and don’t feel guilty feel and set themselves up
She speaks from both to the gravesite, or to if you do find yourself to some degree to have a
personal and professional where the ashes are having a good time. horrible time,” she ex- TM
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Some ways to handle grief during the holidays
T he holidays are deal with lossand life’s that they would have
meant to be a joy- struggles. She also experi- brought to the holiday.”
ous time. But for enced a great loss of her
someone dealing own. Twenty-six years ago, It’s OK to be sad
with grief, celebrations can her husband was killed in a Pretending to be happy
be difficult. If you are plane crash, leaving her to and cheerful, especially
grieving over a recent loss, raise their 5-year-old son after a recent loss, can be a
or one that happened years alone. She was just 31. tremendous strain. “If you
ago, experts say there are Cecil-Van Den Heuvel choose to be melancholy
things you can do to make has advice on how to han- and sad, that’s OK. You
facing the demands and the dle your grief during the need to mourn. A lot of
expectations of the holi- holidays. people walk a wide circle
days easier. around it, but everyone
“There are no rules on Honor your loved one deals with grief and loss Brandpoint
how to deal with grief Finding a way to honor differently,” Cecil-Van Den There are respectful ways to deal with those grieving this season.
during the holidays,” says your loved one during the Heuvel says. “You don’t
Denny Cecil-Van Den holiday celebration can be have to do the ‘chin up, Don’t set yourself up Be authentic to yourself tegrate it into your life and
Heuvel, director of the especially meaningful if everyone has to be happy’ Cecil-Van Den Heuvel She says being authen- grow from it. There is
South University, West the loss is recent. routine.” believes it is easy for those tic to yourself is the most always going to be life and
Palm Beach Master of Arts “Honor the one who is who are grieving to set important aspect of griev- death, and we need to grow
in Clinical Mental Health not there, and embrace It’s OK to be happy themselves up to have a ing during the holidays. from grief rather than
Counseling Program. “You what no one got to experi- Don’t be afraid to take bad holiday. “People antic- “Allow yourself to feel being victim to it.”
get to decide what is best ence about that person but part in fun holiday activ- ipate what they’re going to the pain so you can in- Brandpoint
for you.” you. That may entail going ities, and don’t feel guilty feel and set themselves up
She speaks from both to the gravesite, or to if you do find yourself to some degree to have a
personal and professional where the ashes are having a good time. horrible time,” she ex- TM
experience. In addition to spread,” Cecil-Van Den “Enjoy the presence of plains. “Do not set the
her university duties, she is Heuvel says. “You can those around you,” says stage for what the day is J&J Chauffeured Transportation,
also in private practice, even do a ritual of saying Cecil-Van Den Heuvel. going to be like. Just allow Limo Coach & Bus Service
where she helps patients one thing about that person it to be what it is.”
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How to gift those who aren’t family the Perfect Present!
Come the holiday sea- clothing, perfume or jew- Mail carrier is the same people each 610-776-1516 • jjtransportation.com
son, many people find it’s elry. Food or gift cards are If your mail is delivered week, take the time to AIRPORTS • CITIES • PARTIES • CONCERTS • SPORTING EVENTS
not just family and friends a safer bet. Experts say a personally deliver an enve-
on their shopping lists. gift in the range of $10 to by the same mail carrier lope with a small tip of
And it’s not always easy $25 is adequate. Chipping week after week, you may around $20.
deciding what to get co- in for a gift with other want to spread some holi-
workers and acquaintances employees may be the day joy. Mail carriers have Metro Creative
who aren’t close friends or best course of action. an extra workload during Connection
family members. the holidays, when they are
Babysitter or nanny tasked with delivering rediscover HcesirscaSa1n9t4a0s
Boss Caregivers play impor- packages and greeting Christmas past
Gifting the boss is a cards in addition to more
tant roles in the lives of routine mail. Civil servants
sensitive subject and children. Once you have may be forbidden from
should be dictated by com- found a sitter or nanny receiving cash. In such
pany protocol. If you are you trust, you want to instances, a gift card
the only employee to buy ensure to keep that person makes a great gift.
your boss a gift, it may content. If you regularly
seem like you are trying to use a nanny or sitter, Trash collector ZIONSVILLE
curry favor. However, if money is always a great Hauling garbage is
everyone else is gifting and gift. For a full-time nanny, ANTIQUE MALL
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When selecting gifts for gift equal to two nights’ for their hard work. Take Open 6 days/wk • Closed Wed.
bosses, do not give any- pay. notice of who collects the
thing too personal, such as trash from your home. If it
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present this Plus more designer
ad to save brands...
an extra
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clearance merchandise. Valid for the purchase of in stock merchandise only. Not valid for the
purchase of gift cards or online. EXPIRES 12/24/14
