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Archive for February, 2007

By On February 23rd, 2007

New findings concerning grief following death in the family

The widely accepted construct of grief progression, called the stage-theory of grief, describes the phases of mourning death. The popular theory, which has been taught in medical schools nation wide, states that disbelief is the initial indicator of grief while depression is the long-term marker. However, a group of researches at Yale University have debunked…

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By On February 16th, 2007

Are healthcare systems failing to address spiritual wellness?

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found significant deficiencies in spiritual care services for end of life patients. Tracy Balboni, an oncologist that works with cancer patients and author of the study, reported that 88% of terminally ill cancer patients claim that religion is important to them to some degree. The…

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By On February 12th, 2007

Loneliness connected to Alzheimers

A recent study published by researchers at Rush Alzheimer Disease Center in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry found a connection between loneliness and dementia. According to the study, people who have less interaction with others late in life tend to be more susceptible to the type of dementia that is linked to…

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By On February 12th, 2007

Loneliness caused by isolation

Loneliness is something that we all deal with from time to time. People that are not willing to be vulnerable in relationships with others generally lead lifestyles that are continually isolated or distanced causing loneliness. The fact is, however, that people are wired for relationships. It is part of our internal make-up. Relationship is the…

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By On February 2nd, 2007

Grieving is a Natural Process

When experiencing loss, allowing one’s self to grieve is healthier than sweeping the realities you may be facing under the rug. Grieving is a natural human process. Grief itself can be useful in helping one to progress to emotional recovery. However, the natural progression for someone that is grieving should end in recovery and not…

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