Grief Support

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The Hidden Toll of Caregiving: Understanding Depression and Protecting Your Health

Family caregivers are the unsung heroes of our healthcare system, providing love, support, and hands-on care to those who need it most. But behind the scenes, many caregivers are quietly struggling with their own health, especially their mental well-being. According to a recent report by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), the number of Americans providing care has […]

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We Examine the Various Types of Grief and How Our Services Can Help

Getting Acquainted with Your Grief You’re likely reading this because you’ve lost someone you love. My deepest condolences to you. Grief isn’t a stranger to any of us. From the moment we’re born, loss visits us again and again through the transitions of life. As Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt — a well-known grief counselor — once said: “Grief waits on […]

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What To Say (And What Not To Say) To Someone Who Is Grieving

If you’ve found yourself here reading this, you’re probably searching for ways to help someone you love who is grieving. When someone you care about is grieving, it’s completely normal to be at a loss for words. We’ve carefully created a list of phrases to avoid — and phrases to use instead — when offering comfort to someone who is […]

A Senior Woman Sitting At A Table Experiencing Grief Myths About Grief

Don’t Let These Myths About Grief Delay Your Healing Journey

In this article: Grief is a deeply personal and often misunderstood experience. When we lose a loved one, we’re not just mourning their absence; we’re also navigating a world that often doesn’t know how to talk about loss. Along the way, we encounter well-meaning advice, cultural expectations, and internalized beliefs that can make the journey even harder. Many of these […]

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Helping for Young Hearts: Benefits of our Grief Counseling for Children

In this article: Tillery Compassionate Care of Albemarle offers many resources for those experiencing grief. This includes grief counseling for children. While we have regular meetings for women and another for individuals who have lost a spouse, Tillery Compassionate Care also realizes local youth need assistance as well while grieving. We Serve As a Primary Source of Grief Counseling for […]

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5 Ways We Can Help Families Work Through the Grieving Process

1. Everyone Experiences Grief in Their Own Way There is no wrong way to work through the grieving process and there is no time limit. We often worry about whether or not someone is coping well, wondering why they are not crying…or crying too much. There may also be concern that the grief is lasting too long or the bereaved […]

Tillery Compassionate Care Announces Camp Forget-Me-Not

March 16, 2024 (ALBEMARLE, NC) – Tillery Compassionate Care announces the date of their annual free grief camp for children and their families who have experienced a loss. This day camp will be held on Saturday, May 18 at Camp Joshua in Albemarle. Camp Forget-Me-Not is open to any grieving child in the community ages 5-18 along with their families. We […]