Five ways to prepare young children to visit a loved one who is dying
Great advice for parents Click on picture for article ...
09 August, 2018
Would you like to become a bereavement volunteer? We’re accepting applications now for our fall training!
Bereavement Volunteers provide emotional support and companionship to individuals grieving the death of a loved one. Many volunteers tell us this is a very rewarding experience. The training will be held at the hospice office at 191 Canal St. in Brattleboro Thursdays, 9:30-12:30, September 6th...
08 August, 2018
Using photography to express grief
Have you expressed your grief through art? Here are a few simple and useful guidelines using photography to express your feelings. Click on the image for full article ...
02 August, 2018
Holding Our Own: DVD explores how art can support end of life
Did you know our volunteers & staff were in a movie? Vermont filmmaker Camilla Rockwell's 2007 "Holding Our Own" is a beautiful exploration of the power of art on end of life. It highlights the work of Hallowell & Deidre Scherer, as well as staff...
02 August, 2018
Ignoring death doesn’t help: death ed for teens
Ignoring death doesn't help--it doesn't make it not happen. The real result is that we're not prepared. Dr Zitter's book Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life is available in the Hospice library. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ2sW1vU-ds ...
02 August, 2018
Can’t we talk about something more pleasant??!
If you haven't had a chance to see this exhibit or read this book, you're missing out! Roz Chast perfectly captures the love and frustration of caring for family members. Click on image to read full article...
02 August, 2018
The internet is changing the way we grieve
Fascinating article, no surprise that the internet, which has radically altered so much in our lives, is also impacting grief. "For many mourners, the most important motivating factor seems to be the need to stay connected to the deceased and to “keep them alive”. And keeping...
02 August, 2018
On the edge: living/dying, darkness/light
A great essay below by Parker Palmer, about living/dying, darkness/light. Within the essay is an extraordinary poem by Carrie Newcomer: “The Point of Arrival” by Carrie Newcomer At first it felt like a bitter pill, A rubber band stretched until it snapped, Sitting cross-legged on the floor, Looking at my empty...
30 July, 2018
Wonderful article about our pet loss support group!
Thank you Wendy Levy and The Commons for this great article about our Pet Loss Support Group. To read the article, click on the picture below of group facilitator Cheryl Richards and her companion Zephyr. ...
25 July, 2018