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Support for Grief During the Winter Holidays Depending on who you talk to, there are differing opinions about the winter holidays. For people living with ALS and for those who have lost someone to ALS, these occasions can bring their own set of…
A Change of Season Fall is my Grief Season. How about you? (What’s Your Grief) In this piece, author Eleanor Haily describes herself as “operating under the influence of fall,…
If you have lost a significant person in your life to ALS, you may find that seasonal changes in summertime evoke powerful memories of special activities, holidays, and other treasured…
Grief Does Not Follow a Calendar As we embark on this new year, it’s the perfect time to remember that grief does not follow the calendar. Some of us may…
Fall is sometimes associated as a “season of loss” as daylight hours shorten, temperatures drop, and leaves turn vivid colors before falling to the ground. In many communities, the season…
In 2023, ALS Northwest launched our Bereavement Program, which provides grief support services to people in our community. Why did we establish a Bereavement Program? Thanks to our strong community…
A Special Message from Bereavement Coordinator Rebekah Albert The Holiday season can be an especially hard time for many people. Family gatherings and holiday celebrations can amplify grief and loss,…
A new, in-person grief support group begins Thursday, May 11, 2023. This session will take place from 1:00 -2:30 PM at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center. ALS Association of Oregon…