Childless Not By Choice (est. 2002)

[AdminDiane]

Locally, our area hospice is having a conference this Thurs and Fri. Although I am going as a vendor with our soap business, I also hope to glean some insight, talk to the speakers, and hand out some of our Support Cards that Krissyo made for us. Here is an excerpt from their flyer:

Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this conference is to provide both lay people
and professionals with experiential and educational models for understanding the process of
mourning and the potential for growth through loss.
At the end of this conference, the participants will be able to:
• identify the potential for individual and professional growth through the
experiences of grief.
• compare and contrast the impact of coping strategies for a variety of losses;
• unacknowledged loss
• loss of a child
• loss of a spouse
• loss of relationships
• loss of health.
• discuss various cultural and spiritual aspects of grief and loss.
• identify helpful strategies for the health care professional who is called upon to help grieving
individuals.
• identify symptoms and gain insight into grief.
• describe how to make grief manageable.
• discuss the grief experience of others and be helpful.
• explain effective means for responding to one’s grief.
• identify a variety of mourning styles.
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[Krissyo]

Oh Diane, that sounds interesting. I hope you can sell soap and get to hear all this wonderful information.

Let me know if you need more cards and I will send you some more.
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[AdminDiane]

Update:

Although I was not able to attend any of the classes, I was able to speak to several of the speakers and organizers.

I did learn that, locally, we have a "Center for Grief Services". What a great thing...and something I never knew! The gal I spoke with said that they've counseled for various topics such as pet loss, friendship losses, job loss etc. But last year they "touched" on infertility, yet it was not hugely popular. That it does come up in some sessions, but not really dealt with.

So, she did ask if I'd consider being a speaker next year. You betcha! We both felt it may not be that popular, but I mentioned the various aspects of "us". For example, spouse chooses not to have more/adopt, adoption failures, singlehood etc. And the fact that "caregivers/friends" need to know how to respond to/help us.

This is all offered through our local Hospice for FREE. So, may I encourage anyone reading this to call YOUR local Hopsice to see what they offer. I've heard from several sources that these folks are wonderful and compassionate!

While reading their brochure, this statement struck me:

Grief is a natural response to loss and a process of restoring balance in life.

THAT, dear ones, should be our ultimate goal in life..to have BALANCE RESTORED!

I'd welcome any more discussion or any info you may learn from your local hospice!

We MUST get the word out to those we KNOW are hurting yet do not know where to turn!

P.S. I did give several cards to the Hospice director.
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CNBC Co-founder with Kimberly
Have never been pregnant.
TAH - 2/14/94
Married 13+ years
Five lovable, furry canines kids: Aussie family: Farmer, Munchie, Sally Jean Autry, Dodge; one Blue Heeler, Cocoa Socks

One feline fuzz-ball Kitty Boy
Friend, Daughter, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Step-Mom, -MIL, -Grandmother.


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