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Winter: Our Challenge to “Get Out in It”

By Parker Palmer

Each year, on the winter solstice, we share this reflection on the season by Parker Palmer. In 1995 Parker wrote a welcome for the Fetzer Institute’s newly built retreat center, Seasons, which included a reflection on each of the four seasons. Here we excerpt his musings on winter in the Upper Midwest where he lives and where the Fetzer Institute is located.

Read on fetzer.org

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Dabda: The 5 Stages of Coping with Death

The five stages of coping with dying (DABDA), were first described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her classic book, "On Death and Dying," in 1969.

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Angela Morrow
2020
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What the Death of a Parent Can Teach Us, If We’re Willing to Learn

The death of a parent can send shock waves through your self-perception and reposition the mental space you occupy on the planet. The grief can be life changing.

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Alene Dawson
2018
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An Introduction to Rest

Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.

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2022
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An Introduction to the Death or Loss of a Parent

For most of us, our parents serve as elements of safety and stability, a constant amidst the flux of everyday life. When they die, we lose a tangible piece of that security, which can leave us feeling extremely off balance—even if we knew it was coming due to a long-term illness or extreme old age.

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2022
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Learning to Live with Loss

There may be a reason so many people refer to losing a piece of themselves...

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The Naked Scientists
2022
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What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Parent or Loved One

No matter what you say to someone whose parent or loved one died, it should be derivative of the same goal: communicating empathy and offering assistance, understanding what a person might need from you, and knowing how to phrase sentiments the right way.

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Matt Berical
2021
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What I Wish My Friends Had Said to Me After My Mom Died

It’s hard to know what to say to a friend who is grieving. Here’s what you should keep in mind.

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Chelsea Gray
2018
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Helping a Child Cope with the Death of a Parent

One of the best ways adults can help young grievers is to listen to their stories. Telling their story is a healing experience.

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Kids Health
2021
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What It’s Like to Grieve a Parent You Didn’t Like

Sorrow, relief and guilt are just a few emotions that may come up when your estranged parent dies.

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Catherine Pearson
2019
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The Emotion Missing From the Workplace

Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.

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Susan Cain
2022
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