A Loving Look at Loss: Grief and Your Holiday Traditions
Holidays can be difficult after the loss of a loved one, especially if they died by suicide. There are many resources available to help you manage your grief during these times that expect festive moods and excitement. A helpful book available from the St. Thomas Pastoral Care office is When a Loved One Dies by Suicide: Comfort. Hope, and Healing for Grieving Catholics, by the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers. Check out their film series at Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers | When a Loved One Dies By Suicide. L.O.S.S. are local support groups for families who have lost a loved one through suicide. They have many groups in the area, and a helpful newsletter. You are not alone in your grief. Let us know how we can help.
~ The St. Thomas Pastoral Care Staff
