Giving Hope In Grief

A Few Things to Keep in Mind as You Support a Grieving Friend: 

Be sure to check out the “Ways To Support a Grieving Friend” post too.

Be aware that supporting someone grieving can bring your own losses and pain to the surface.  Know where YOU will receive support and self care to be better present for your friend.

Feelings of helplessness are common since you cannot fix the problem by bringing the loved one back.  Don’t underestimate how important your presence is to your friend.

We live in a “quick fix” society.  It may test your patience to journey with the bereaved.  Reminding yourself that it takes time to adjust to a loss, and that there may be many ups and downs in the process, can help you to be more supportive for the long haul!

 Other Ways You Can Help

  • Say the name of the deceased
  • Cry with your friend
  • Believe in your friend’s ability to handle this loss
  • Be helpful in practical ways
  • Be  non-judgmental
  • Listen more than talk

Ways to Support a Grieving Friend

At one time or another most of us have been in the position of comforting a friend or loved one who has experienced a significant loss in his or her life.  We may flounder with saying the right words or doing the right thing, afraid of adding to that person’s pain during a difficult time. Continue Reading

Handling Conflict

We all have conflict in our lives. Any time there is a relationship there is going to also be some conflict.  It doesn’t matter if the relationship is with a coworker, friend, spouse or child conflict will happen.  When it does think about using these 6 basic principles to help you move past the conflict.Continue Reading

Parents of Preschoolers

Elaine Potts recently presented the workshop, “Parenting Hot Topics: Parenting Preschoolers” Here are the books and resources that Elaine mentioned in her talk: Books: (These are affiliate links, when you use them Amazon will give FRCC a small percentage of your purchase. Thank you!) Websites: parenting.com cfw.tufts.edu parenting.org parentsconnect.com empoweringparents.com askdrsears.com kidshealth.org webmd.com/parenting www.parentmagic mopsinternational.org www.focusonthefamily.comContinue Reading

Beat Back

Feeling Stressed? Don’t just stay stuck in stress fight back! Try these stress busting ideas: Use humor!  Learn to laugh at things and use it as an outlet for our pent up emotions! Find out what calms you and exercise this often during stressful times. Recognize your negative self talk patterns and be intentional aboutContinue Reading

Stress Busters

Stress is the natural reaction one feels when faced with a situation that is new, unpleasant or threatening.  Individual stress varies based on one’s interpretation and reaction to a situation or thought.  Feelings often associated with stress include pressure, tension, frustration, anger and anxiousness. Stress affects everyone in different ways.  There can be a combinationContinue Reading

Accountability: 6 Questions to Change A Life

So you have decided to get an accountability partner! That’s great, now the next thing you have to decided is, “What do we do?”, “What questions should I ask?” Accountability is a unique relationship that takes a friendship to a whole new level.  That being said, accountability partners are at the core, friends.  It canContinue Reading

Diane Langberg Books

Welcome everyone! We were blessed to have Dr. Diane Langberg give a wonderful presentation on “Counseling Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma.” During the event Dr. Langberg referenced many wonderful resources. To help all the participants find those wonderful resources we have provided the following book list. At the bottom of the list is also theContinue Reading

20 Years of Memories!

2012 marks the 20th year that Family Resource & Counseling Centers has been nurturing hope and facilitating healing in the community. 20 years ago Jonas and Anne Beiler stepped out in faith, following a vision that God gave them many years before.  Many of you have been impacted by this vision over our 20 yearContinue Reading

Can Frustration Bring Joy?

I’m sure everyone can relate to a time where you are trying to get something done and it just isn’t going the way it should! If it is putting together a last minute present Christmas night (parents I’m screaming to you!) or trying to make a website work, that frustration can just make you wantContinue Reading