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Grief counseling focuses on working through the grieving process related to a major loss. Grief counseling is also called bereavement counseling. The term "bereavement" usually is used only when referring to the loss of a person through death.
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Discusses decisions related to care near the end of life. Discusses choosing where to get care and what kind you want. Covers who will make decisions if you can't. Info on advance directives and need for durable power of attorney.
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Heartburn is common during pregnancy. That's because hormones cause the digestive system to slow down. The muscles that push food down the esophagus also move more slowly when you are pregnant. And as the uterus grows, it presses on the stomach. This can sometimes force stomach acid up into the...
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Be honest about the loss. Not telling children about a major loss may cause them to develop unrealistic fears and concerns. Children may also feel insecure because they know the adults are not being honest. Not telling a child that a loved one has...
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Talking with loved ones about what you want at your funeral is important. Think about the things you want for your funeral. For example: Do you prefer burial to cremation? If you choose burial, do you wish to have a viewing with an open casket? Or...
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You may feel unsure of how to support a teen who is grieving. Here are some ideas that may help. Teach your teen about the grieving process. Teens may need help telling the difference between normal feelings and feelings of grief. Reassure your...
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Exposure therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. It reduces the physical or emotional distress you feel when confronted with a particular object, situation, or distressing thought or memory. During this type of counseling, you may recall...
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The DASH eating plan is a way of eating that can help lower your blood pressure. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. It also includes lean meat, fish, poultry,
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Keeping your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These problems may include eye disease (retinopathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), and nerve disease (neuropathy). If you're pregnant, staying in a target...
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Dialysis removes urea and other waste products from the blood. To find out how well dialysis is working, you will have blood tests that look at the level of urea in your blood. Usually these tests are done once a month, at the start of your session...