GUEST COMMENTARY: Jesus' gift to us is the greatest of all

My mother’s memorial service was held two weeks before Christmas last year, and I was grieving deeply over the holidays. Mother was in her 90s, but her passing was within less than three months after living a fairly active life with no walker or wheelchair until that time. My father didn't e…

Dealing with grief, sadness at the holidays

The egg nog is flowing, the lights are twinkling and words like "joy" and "jolly" are in season. But not everyone feels that joy or is in the mood for holiday festivities.

Book aims to help kids cope with loss of a pet

When her beloved dog died, journalist Barbara Walsh watched her young daughters tearfully struggle with their loss. Walsh quickly realized there was a story to be told that she hopes will help other families deal with the loss of a pet.

Coping with grief during the holiday season

HIGHLAND | For many, the holidays bring unimaginable dread and pain. For those who have had a death in the family this year, trying to cope with usual traditions seems impossible. Someone very special will be missing.

Educational seminar focuses on grieving teens

MUNSTER | Hospice of the Calumet Area is sponsoring a free social work conference focusing on the needs of grieving teenagers Nov. 8 at Franciscan St. Margaret Health in Dyer.

Grappling with grief: what to do when children are affected by loss

Like serious illness, the grieving process is one of those necessary elements of human life that nevertheless feels completely wrong and out of place when visited upon a child.

IUN accepting artwork for flyer design contest

GARY | The Indiana University School of Medicine - Northwest is accepting artwork from local high school students for the creation of a flyer to promote the medical school's annual program, the 2012 International Human Cadaver Prosection Program. The winning design will be displayed around t…

Families create keepsakes from loved one's clothing

CROWN POINT | Losing a loved one is not easy. Although every grieving person goes down a different path, most reach a point in which they struggle to find a way to deal with their loved one's personal belongings.

VNA to provide help for grieving children, families

In an effort to help children, teens and young adults learn to cope with their grief, the Visiting Nurse Association has developed a free program that provides age-appropriate support groups and activities for families who have lost loved ones cared for by hospice.

Service to address those dealing with grief

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | A service called "Hope for the Holidays: Coping with Grief During the Season," will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Heartland Memorial Center, 1340 Otto Blvd. and Lincoln Highway.