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| JULY 2011 Issue | Vol 3, Issue 1 |
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I Did Not Know
What To Say
Newsletter
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Greetings! | |
WELCOME EVERYONE! We are honored to have you be a part of our online community.
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and staying cool through the extreme heat we have been having over the last few weeks.
This month, I thought I would provide you with a little summer reading and give you an opportunity to explore some of our past newsletters. Over the last two years, we have provided articles on a variety of topics on how to assist a loved one through the grieving process. The links to our past issues are listed below. Please feel free to pass our newsletter on to anyone who may benefit from our articles and inspirational messages.
We have many new articles that will be featured in our newsletter this Fall, including tips on how to assist a grieving loved one when they have experienced the loss of a pet, loss of a child, and loss of a friend. If there is a specific topic that you would like us to include in our newsletter, please email us at info@ididnotknowwhattosay.com.
Do you have a story you would like to share? We invite you to submit your inspirational stories, letters that have reached your heart, a favorite quote or poem, an unforgettable outing, or a book that touched your life. We would love to hear from you.
With Love and Gratitude,
Lori
"In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer."
~Albert Camus
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I Did Not Know What To Say Newsletter Archive
Our past issues are listed below for you to explore and pass on to your friends and family that may find the information helpful.
Understanding Grief
Are Grief & Depression the Same Thing?
by Mark D. Miller M.D.
Dr. Miller explores the differences between Grief and Depression.
How to Support and Care for a Grieving Loved One
What To Say... When You Don't Know What To Say
by Lori Pederson, Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
Tips on finding the words to support a loved one through the grieving process.
What Not to Say to a Grieving Loved One
by Lori Pederson, Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
Knowing what not to say can be just as important as finding the right words to comfort a loved one when they are grieving. Tips on what NOT to say to someone grieving.
SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T I?
by Ann Leach, President, Life Preservers: a global grief support community
Ann's article will give you concrete ways to provide support in the simplest of ways to a grieving loved one.
The Art of the Inspirational Adventure
by Lori Pederson, Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
Helpful way to assist your love one find Fun & Adventure in the grieving process.
On Writing: Your Stories Can Heal Your Heart
by Joan Hitchens, Storybooks for Healing
Tips on how writing about a loved one that has passed away can be an effective tool for those grieving to process their feelings.
The Gift of Listening
by Lori Pederson, Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
After the loss of loved one, there is nothing more important you can do for a friend than being a good listener. Ten tips on how to improve your listening skills.
The Simple Ingredients for a Less Stressful Life
by Jill Rheaume, Creator, Our Stressful Lives
Jill's article explores healthy ways to handle the little and big stressors in your life.
Tips for Feeding Grieving Friends
by Tamar Fox
Tips to take into consideration if you're called on to bring food to a family member or friend who's ill, recovering from surgery, or dealing with a recent loss.
What Will You Choose?
by Lori Pederson, Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
You just received a phone call letting you know that your friend has lost a loved one. You now have a decision to make...what kind of supporter will you be? Tips on what to consider when choosing how to support a grieving friend.
How to Support a Grieving Loved One during the Holidays
Be the Gift of Comfort, Joy and Love this Holiday Season
by Lori Pederson, Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
Having the support of friends and family during the holidays can make all the difference. Sometimes support and love are the best gifts you can give a grieving friend.
Less Than Perfect
by Lori Pederson, Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
Sometimes the perfect gift is not perfect at all. It is your willingness to look awkward and not know what to say, and yet still show-up for your grieving friend.
12 Simple Ways to Support a Grieving Friend this Holiday Season
by Lori Pederson, Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
Holidays can be a difficult time for those that are grieving. We have compiled a list of 12 simple and meaningful ways to support your grieving friends during the holidays.
What to Do on Father's Day When Dad is Deceased
by Laurie Mueller, RTC, ID, AED, Med
Laurie Mueller offers practical tips to honor the important men in your life that have passed away.
How to Support a Grieving Window
Five Things You Can Do For a Grieving Widow
by Marcy Kelly, Author of From Sorrow to Dancing
Marcy has provided us with her insights and suggestions on how to assist a grieving widow.
HAVE A SINGLE-Y SENSATIONAL VALENTINE'S DAY
by Carole Brody Fleet, Author of Widows Wear Stilettos
Carol offers several fun-filled suggestions on how to get through - and even enjoy Valentine's Day when you are a widow or on your own.
Operation: Heaven
by Taryn Davis, Founder, The American Widow Project
Taryn offers tips for those who know someone who has lost their hero in the military.
Suicide Survivors
Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. article provides many useful strategies on how to support your friends and family that are suicide survivors.
The Myths Surrounding Suicide
by Catherine Greenleaf
Catherine Greenleaf offers insightful information on how to assist a loved one that is a suicide survivor.
How to Support a Grieving Mom
What Grieving Moms Want for Mother's Day: The Comfort Company Offers 10 Simple Ways to help Moms Cope When Mother's Day Hurts
Survey conducted by the Comfort Company
A compilation of over 200 survey responses on how you can help the grieving moms in your life cope with Mother's Day.
How to Support a Grieving Dad
Positive Ways to Support a Grieving Dad
By Kelly Farley, Founder of the Grieving Dad's Project
Many men feel alone in their grief after the loss of a child. Kelly Farley, Founder of the Grieving Dad's Project, offers many ways to support grieving dads by sharing his personal story. |
| Thoughtful Sympathy Gift Ideas | |
Sympathy Gifts
 "First Year of Grieving Care Package"
A custom designed remembrance candle scented gently with lavender and vanilla is graced with the quote:
"Like the glow of a candle...
May your memories light your path
and warm your heart in the days to come"
(These candles were chosen by OPRAH for her "Live Your Best Life Tour".)
The box also includes the affirming gift book, "Remembering With Love: Messages of Hope for the First Year of Grieving and Beyond". This book includes more than 300 readings of support, compassion and guidance. This gift is designed specifically for someone who is facing the first difficult year after losing someone they love.
Our Thoughtful Sympathy Gifts page offers a wide variety of sympathy gift ideas for your loved ones. We hope the thoughtful gifts listed on our website inspire you to give warmth and joy to your friends and family in their time of need. |
 Interviews |
- Posted on July 25, 2011 - Interview with Robbie Miller Kaplan - How to Say It, When You Don't Know What to Say
- Posted on June 14, 2011 - Interview with Therese Benedict - Days Go By, Not Love
- Posted on June 4, 2011 - Interview with Michael Corrigan - A Year and a Day
- Posted on May 23, 2011 - Interview with Chelsea Hanson - Sympathy Matters Collection
- Posted on February 22, 2011 - Interview with Cynthia Siegfried - Cancer Journey: A Caregiver's View from the Passenger Seat
- Posted on January 22, 2011 - Interview with Pat Nowak - ABC's of Widowhood
- Posted on January 15, 2011 - Interview with Catherine Greenleaf - Healing The Hurt Spirit: Daily Affirmations for People Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide
- Posted on December 29, 2010 -Interview with Ellen Gerst - Love After Loss: Writing The Rest of Your Story
- Posted on October 26, 2010 - Interview with Carole Brody Fleet - Widows Wear Stilettos
- Posted on June 28, 2010 - Interview with Lori A. Moore - Missing Andy
- Poster on December 10, 2009 - Interview with Sally Wagner, Organized Peace - Professional Organizer
- Posted on December 1, 2009- Interview Marcy Kelly - From Sorrow to Dancing
- Posted on November 8, 2009- Interview Jean Reagan - Always My Brother
- Poster on September 21, 2009 - Interview with Mike Murphy - The Importance of Having a Will
If you are an author or an expert in the grief recovery field and would like to be interviewed, please contact us at info@ididnotknowwhattosay.com.
To order these books and preview other inspirational books, be sure to visit our Helpful Books page.
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Discussions
We invite you to join our on-going discussions on our Facebook page. Not on Facebook? We have also posted our discussion topics on our Blog. Current topics include:
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| About I Did Not Know What To Say.com & Lori Pederson |
 Lori Pederson created I Did Not Know What To Say in April 2009 as a platform to inspire and provide resources to people that wanted to help their friends and family through the grieving process.
Lori's expertise comes from those experiences that only life can provide. Over the past twenty years, Lori has lost many family members, including her mother to ovarian cancer, as well as many friends, colleagues and pets. She is no stranger to loss and the grieving process.
Throughout her life she has been blessed with many friends and relatives that were there for her as she experienced these great losses. She understands that although people want to help, they often don't know where to start. I Did Not Know What To Say.com was created out of Lori's desire to assist people find the words when they don't know what to say or do.
You can learn more about Lori and her organization by visiting www.ididnotknowwhattosay.com, reading her personal Blog or contacting her at:
Lori Pederson
info@ididnotknowwhattosay.com |
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Each week we will be adding new inspirational stories and resources to our website and Blog. Help us reach our goal of providing inspiration and insight to the world by sharing your story or resource with our online community. We would love to hear from you!
Share Your Story. Please email us your inspirational stories, letters/cards that have reached your heart, a favorite quote, an unforgettable adventure, a thoughtful gift idea, a book that touched your life, or a suggestion for our website or newsletter to info@ididnotknowwhattosay.com.
If you are an author or expert in the field of grief recovery, we would love to interview you for our Blog and/or one of our upcoming newsletters.
If you have a website, Blog or newsletter, we ask that you consider including our information on your site. Here is the link:
I Did Not Know What To Say
IDidNotKnowWhatToSay.com is a website created to inspire and provide you with tools to assist a love one through the grieving process.
With Love & Gratitude,
Lori
Founder, I Did Not Know What To Say
Copyright 2011' I Did Not Know What To Say(TM) Newsletter. All Rights Reserved.
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