Grief Anniversaries
Posted January 28th, 2022
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
This week is always just a little harder. Grief is funny like that – not haha funny but interesting funny. As time moves on, the feelings of grief are far fewer and replaced with memories that bring smiles and phone calls to my sister to reminisce. But every year as January 27th arrives and the […]
Good-bye, Old Friend
Posted January 8th, 2021
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
It’s been a year of lots of losses. Lots of sadness and grief and pain. And also strength, grit, resilience and hope. All of this is what I’m feeling today, as I prepare myself mentally to watch Alex Trebeck’s last episode of Jeopardy tonight. I’m grieving another loss—of someone I never met, never personally knew—but […]
Holidays, Traditions and Grief
Posted December 21st, 2020
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
This year was pretty tough for most of us. If there is one thing I can take away right now is that we are all, collectively, grieving. Some of us have lost family and friends—to cancer, to COVID, to accidents. Some of us have lost our jobs and financial well-being. Some of us have lost […]
Coping with Grief: An Interview with Author Rebecca Munn
Posted September 28th, 2020
OncoLink Team
Rebecca Whitehead Munn is an award-winning author and speaker. Rebecca has shared her stories of loss, grief, and coping to help others facing these challenges. In her first book, she shared the story of losing her mother and coping with the immense grief that follows such a loss. Her latest book provides resources and inspiration […]
Grief and Loss in the Classroom: Holding SPACE for Students Coping with Cancer in their Lives.
Posted September 27th, 2019
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
When I was 12 years old, my dog Shadow died. I’d known him my whole life. I was devastated. This was the first loss I experienced. I went to school the next day-tearful, moody, sad, angry-in shock and disbelief. I was a mess. I remember opening the lid of my desk and hiding my tears. […]
Demystifying Mindfulness: Mindful Grieving
Posted August 17th, 2018
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
This blog is the seventh part in the series “Demystifying Mindfulness.” I’m hoping I can help us all understand a little bit more about the practice of mindfulness, how it can be helpful and how we can integrate it into our lives. Grief is our response to loss. Contrary to popular culture beliefs, a loss […]
Holiday Traditions After A Loss
Posted December 20th, 2017
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
This year was pretty tough for me. I lost my beloved dog Finn. Finn was my partner in life and in work, as he was a therapy dog who provided love, support and relief to many cancer patients and their families over the years. As the holidays grew closer, I started to think more about […]
8 Cancer-Generated Secrets For Becoming More Attractive
Posted April 8th, 2016
Marlys Johnson
If you’ve lost something to cancer that is of incredible value — your health, a way of life, someone who is precious beyond words — then it is important to grieve. To take your time and grieve in your own way. At some point, though, it will be to your advantage and good health to set aside […]
Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays [Webinar]
Posted October 30th, 2014
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Join us for this live webinar on coping with grief and loss during the holidays.
Remembering Nancy
Posted February 1st, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
I can’t believe it’s February 1st already. One year ago we said goodbye to our kind, loving cousin. And life went on without her.