October’s Self-Care Corner

October’s Self-Care Corner

In this month’s Self-Care Corner, we are sharing ideas for taking care of yourself on your grief journey. Grief can look so incredibly different from one person to the next. With some people it may look like anxiety, not wanting to get out of bed, showering,...
Grief at Home for Families

Grief at Home for Families

This month, we are sharing ideas for helping you and your child manage emotions.  Losing a loved one is difficult for people of any age, and having to go through grief is taxing on one’s emotions, physical well-being, and relationships. Some common emotions that...
How the Slinky Helps Us Understand Grief

How the Slinky Helps Us Understand Grief

COJ’s Sheila Munafo-Kanoza uses the slinky to help us understand grief and how we can create a balance with our grief.  It’s important to identify the people, places, and things that help lift us up when we become tangled or stuck in our grief.  Be gentle...
National Children’s Grief Awareness Month

National Children’s Grief Awareness Month

As we recognize Children’s Grief Awareness Month, this week we HONOR the children who are learning how to navigate the ups and downs of grief with new coping skills and the support of others who walk the same path. COJ helps bereaved children and teens like...