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Diana Young left a comment for Jan Brown
"Thanks so much. I wish you well in your work, also. The best grief counselors are the ones who have been through it - hopefully we can help others through it as well."
Feb 3, 2009
Frances Shani Parker replied to Diana Young's discussion Therapeutic Communication with Loved Ones
"Some people will say what you experienced was a coincidence that just happened by chance. Others will say it was synchronicity, the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no causal connection that can be…"
Feb 3, 2009
Diana Young replied to Diana Young's discussion Therapeutic Communication with Loved Ones
"Hi Frances,
Here is an experience I can share that's not really about seeing dead people but is about an experience I have had.
I never met my bio father, and when I tried to contact him he was dead. Heartbreaking for me. Anyway, in 1993, I became…"
Feb 3, 2009
Diana Young left a comment for Jan Brown
"And what I hope to do is continue my private practice as a counselor and start some support groups. The sky's the limit."
Feb 3, 2009
Diana Young left a comment for Jan Brown
Feb 1, 2009
Diana Young left a comment on Extra-ordinary Experiences of the Bereaved
"Ok, here is one EE:
I never met my bio father, and when I tried to contact him he was dead. Heartbreaking for me. Anyway, in 1993, I became very spiritual and was going to purchase a cross, but a voice kept telling me no, you will receive a very…"
Feb 1, 2009
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Jan 31, 2009
Frances Shani Parker replied to Diana Young's discussion Therapeutic Communication with Loved Ones
"Diana, you have brought up a topic that many find fascinating. One of the first posts on this website dealt with spirit sightings of hospice patients. I remember it because I wrote it. You might want to read it and view the comments and brief video…"
Jan 30, 2009
Diana Young left a comment on Extra-ordinary Experiences of the Bereaved
"Fascinating, I believe I have had some EE's. But I hesitate to tell them, because some may label this as crazy. But I firmly believe the dead often contact their loved ones. I'd like to hear more about experiences that other people have had."
Jan 30, 2009
Diana Young replied to Sam Oliver's discussion Imprints on my Soul
"Wow, what an experience you had. I'm sure that you brought great comfort to the mother knowing that her child had been baptized.
Interesting and thought provoking."
Jan 30, 2009
Diana Young replied to Frances Shani Parker's discussion Medical Schools: Places to Recruit Hospice Volunteers
"This sounds like a great way to staff nursing homes and an excellent opportunity for physicians."
Jan 30, 2009

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Providing massage for dying persons presents multi level challenges to me as a practitioner. One of these special challenges is working with persons experiencing dementia. One of the blog posts that has been archived earlier is titled The Lost Pause. https://medium.com/@everflowing"…

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  • Yes, I was a much more empathetic counselor after having lived through Mom's death. In an odd way, she was still guiding me through my lessons in living with that painful separation.
    Today our daughter flew to Estonia for a study exchange program for 4 mos. She's 21 and a junior in college. I've been grieving for a week and had to cry when I said goodbye. I'll miss her terribly - she's a light in my life. However, I admire her bold, confident choice. Losses keep occurring. The most we can hope for is that we become more skilled at managing them. Thanks for the conversation, Diana.
  • You are in the process of helping people when they really need it. I led grief groups in schools for 15 years and also taught 500 sophomores per year about the stages of loss through telling the story of my mom's sudden death in 1993, how we each reacted, and how acceptance looks. The faces and quiet listeners told me that the kids needed and appreciated the story, the hope, the testimony. Good luck to you, Diana.
  • Diana,
    I have a MA in Counseling Psych but didn't know there was a Master's in Grief and Thanatology. I'd like to hear more about where you're studying and what you hope to do next with your degree.
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