Anna Adams, founder of International Doula Life Movement chats will Lee Ellison, director of marketing and media at Quinlan Care Concepts about their Quinlan Palliative Care program.

Tracey Jaworski-Lucas - nursing supervisor at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice chats with Anna Adams - founder of the International Doula Life Movement about the services provided at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon, NJ

Lorri Opitiz chats with Anna Adams - founder of International Doula Life Movement about the important work being done at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center and the services that are offered there. 

This November, as we celebrate National Hospice Month, IDLM kicked things off by spotlighting one of their valued partnerships. Today’s guest is Lee Ellison, Director of Marketing and the Director of the Karen Ann Quinlan Care Concepts End-o...

Anticipatory Grief. The feelings of loss before the actual death occurs. Special guest Emma Jobsis.

A Lifetime Only Lasts So Long...

Judgements About Grievers

A few of the ways that grief changes us...

Bereavement Support Groups - the pros and cons

What to say (and not to say) at a funeral. When we feel awkward, we often offer clichéd platitudes while trying to comfort the grieving. 

Why we do what we do.

How we bond with our animal companion will reflect how we mourn them

...Whose pain is worse, and what does it matter anyway?

Variables of Grief.  Why we grieve the way we do.

Ambiguous Grief.  What it is and what we can do about it.

Disenfranchised Grief...what is it and how do we handle it?

Listen as Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center discusses remembering that after a significant loss, a person doesn't get to go home to their normal, and being appreciative of the time we have with our...

Explore how the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center shares information and ideas on how to educate children about grief in ways they can remember.

A new law in New Jersey requires that grief education be taught to students in grades 8-12. The Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center is offering a one day training "Curriculum Ideas and Strategies for Teaching Grief and Loss in grades 8-12" on ...

What does it mean when a loved one dies and they are suddenly elevated to Sainthood in the eyes of their loved ones. Lorri Opitz discusses how letting go of the negative only leaves room for the positive.

Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center tell how to find your place of refuge and comfort.

Listen as Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center debunks to grief myths that well-meaning friends and loved ones often repeat in an effort to help us heal.

In grief we are asked to go outside of our comfort zone. It forces us to be braver and stronger than we ever imagined we could be. 

It's good to reflect on the year or year's that have passed since your loss. It's normal and good. I assure you...it will get better. 

During this season of giving and celebration it's helpful to know how to support someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.