How long do you wait? Feb 26, 2010
You can never tell how people will handle bereavement and grief ... Next step down from death of a partner is divorce, a sort of marital bereavement - and it can be almost as bad ... Sometimes I think that would be a sadder bereavement than death. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Spurred on by Viagra, firms seek female desire drug... Feb 26, 2010
"In truth there is lots of detailed and interesting research on women's sexuality that specifically addresses the many issues that may cause low sexual desire -- like , menopause, bereavement, divorce, a lack of privacy, or poor body image."It is completely wrong to set this up as a 'battle of the sexes debate' or imply women aren't studied, or that female sexuality isn't interesting. "Yet such concerns are unlikely to dampen desire among drugmakers to define, and then seek to treat, low female... (The Drudge Report)
What Influences Self-Esteem? Feb 25, 2010
Other factors impacting upon self-esteem include painful events/experiences such as bereavement, divorce, serious illness or bullying. Factors Maintaing Low Self-Esteem. (Suite101.com)
Center helps families deal with issues of death Feb 24, 2010
The Bereavement Center assisted her family in various ways, including finding a childrens counselor for her son, who witnessed the accident ... Most of the services at the Bereavement Center are free ... Joe Davis, a chaplain at the Medical Examiners Office, was instrumental in helping to create the Bereavement Center. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Creston Library Workers Get 'Solid' First Agreement Feb 19, 2010
Other significant issues addressed in the new contract include harassment language and provisions for labour management and health and safety meetings, plus bereavement leave. "With this first new collective agreement reached, the members now look forward to working with the library board and Creston Public Library to offer the best service possible," said Halifax. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The DSM: How Psychiatrists Redefine 'Disordered' Feb 14, 2010
" The much longer 1980 definition (which carried on into DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR, with slight modifications) omitted the requirement that symptoms be "excessive" in proportion to cause. In fact, the revised manual said nothing about causes and listed symptoms instead. To be diagnosed with major depressive disorder today, you need have only five symptoms for two weeks, which can include such common problems as depressed mood, weight gain, insomnia, fatigue and indecisiveness. The current DSM does... (Time.com)
Commission Completes Needs Assessment Survey for Elders Feb 13, 2010
St. Teresa of Avila Church offers bereavement support groups, a career transition group, blood pressure screenings and lunch and learn programs. Those seeking additional information may call 203-263-2008. (Voices, CT)
County adjusts leave policy to allow bereavement Feb 11, 2010
County adjusts leave policy to allow bereavement By CHRIS ALLEN BAKER, News Editor Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:33 AM CST ... Before moving to the next item on the agenda, District 4 Supervisor Colin Jack Gordon asked that county policy be changed to specifically allow for bereavement in the case of a death in an employee s immediate family ... In their record, if sick time was taken, a note was attached to indicate the reason as bereavement. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Teens 'honour death' through Facebook Feb 9, 2010
Michael Bull, senior lecturer in grief, loss and bereavement at Flinders University, says the public way people are expressing their grief through Bobby's Facebook page made people feel they were not alone. He says exchanging messages on the Facebook site's wall was a sign their grief is being acknowledged. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
HEALTHY LIVING Jan 31, 2010
Compassionate Friends -- 6 p.m., first Monday, South Coast Hospice Bereavement and Education Center, 1620 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. (541-266-0282). (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Around Frisco: Musical Monday Jan 28, 2010
Reservations are requested and can be made by calling Molly Harrison, Ann's Haven VNA bereavement coordinator, at (940) 349-5900. Go fish. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Gift from beyond Jan 24, 2010
This famous bereavement poem may have comforted many grief-stricken. It also makes us rethink our choices of how we want our bodies disposed off. (India Times, India)
Love Story author Erich Segal dies at 72 Jan 20, 2010
Evening Standard / Getty ImagesSegal (pictured here in 1970) wrotehis novel about a young couple dealing with love and bereavement in 1969 when he was a classics professor at Yale. . (MSNBC -- News)
Haiti children Jan 18, 2010
"If they have lost contact with familiar adults there will be the additional burden of grief and bereavement. "It is right to focus on children but the good news is they are just as resilient as adults. " He says the psychological "first aid" that is needed is practical help and that includes food, water and shelter. "After that it is about re-establishing normality and relationships and routine - reconnecting children with their families and getting them back to school. (BBC News -- Health)
Health calendar Jan 15, 2010
HAWAI'I PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 7-8 p.m. first Monday of each month; Olomana, Kailua; free; 262-6598. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 10-11:30 a.m. first Tuesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Nigeria: As Yar'Adua Recuperates Political Groups Prepare for 2011 Elections Jan 15, 2010
Babangida, who ruled Nigeria as military president between 1985 and 1993, is seen as a front runner because of the widespread sympathy he has garnered from his recent bereavement, following the death of his wife, Maryam, and the goodwill it has produced. Visitors to Babangida's Hiltop residence in Minna, Niger State, consist of the biggest political and business elite from far and wide, all showing sympathy and solidarity to the former president. (allAfrica.com)
How much can you mourn a pet? Jan 14, 2010
"For anybody who has had a pet in their life they form a unique and very special member of the family, and remain so," says Margot Clarke, manager of the Pet Bereavement Support Service ... Two issues loom large over pet bereavement - people not being taken seriously, and the need to take time out to mourn ... "They take a day of sick leave rather than admit to being off because of pet bereavement.". (BBC News -- UK)
Cause for pause Jan 12, 2010
How do I get a bereavement fare ... Bereavement fares used to be offered for airline passengers who had to buy an expensive walk-up fare when a relative died. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Obituary Help Jan 10, 2010
National bereavement sites ... Grief and bereavement support resource for widows and widowers ... Bereavement resources and links. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
News in brief Jan 10, 2010
Snow and ice on sidewalks and front porches present a serious safety challenge for our letter carriers, "said Britt OIC Olivia Mitchell. If access to the mailbox is blocked by snow or ice, we remind (homeowners) that safety is paramount to delivering the mail. Mitchell said she urges postal customers to keep sidewalks clear for the safety of everyone."Our carriers will battle freezing temperatures, ice and snow in many parts of the Midwest," she said. Safety is first and foremost. If you're... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Lowe says alls cool, hes ready to pitch Jan 10, 2010
He immediately went on bereavement leave and flew to the Tampa, Fla. area to be with her. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
