Healing Tips

Each year COPE hosts its annual bereavement camp for children ages 7-17. We also offer a concurrent retreat for parents and guardians, supporting...

With the first month of 2025 behind us, many may already feel the need for a restart. Navigating a new year can be even more challenging in...

As we look back on our supportive programs from 2024 and begin to schedule our workshops for 2025, we want to express our deepest gratitude to...

Grief Bursts, Cumulative, and Collective Grief In grief there are typical, everyday “grief bursts,” or sudden bursts of feelings that come out of...

The truth is most grievers begin thinking about the holiday season well before November. Many anticipate the absence of their loved one at the...

A Reminder To Take Care of Your Body When You are Grieving I went for my annual physical today. After working in a hospital for a decade, I...

In the digital age, technology is likely used throughout the day to accomplish tasks and connect with others. Whether for work, keeping up with...

Words That Can Help Grievers By Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R In last month’s Healing Tip, COPE’s virtual, daytime support group offered suggestions...

When Words Make Grieving Even Worse By Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R  When you have lost a child you very quickly realize that no one can possibly...