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And all subsided in the hush
that followed, in the calm
of great wings folding
and shadowy forms lying down.
I rose and left that room,
the house of my grief
and my bondage, my book
never again to be opened.
To see as once I saw,
steadied by the darkness
in which I walked
and would make my way.
John Haines
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Grief Recovery Support Materials: Music
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“Deep Peace,” by Bill Douglas featuring the Ars Nova Singers. "Ziji Music/SOCAN" Simply beautiful. The title of this CD/cassette is well-deserved.
“Songs from a Secret Garden,” by the group, Secret Garden. "Philips" recording. Soulful simplicity. Vocal and instrumental CD/cassette by the famed Irish violinist, Fionnuala Sherry. "Somewhere within us all is a secret garden. A garden in which we can seek refuge when times are rough, or retire to in joy or contemplation."
“Tranquillity, A Compilation of Beautiful Slow Movements, "Chandos Records, Ltd, Colchester, England. CD/cassette. Highly recommended.
Sounds True Catalog - over 300 audio-visuals offering innovative spiritual and sacred music for the inner life. 1-800-333-9185
Holographic Music: A variety of musical tapes, designed to help people go into deep states of relaxation. Can be used for stress management, meditation or going to sleep. Cannot be used in cars or anytime you need to be alert. Contact
David Fireman, Center for Grief Recovery, 773 274-4600.
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News and Events
Community Walk for Grief Support: Celebrating 25 Years of Transformation
The Center celebrated its 25th year anniversary with a fund raiser walk in Rogers Park, Chicago on June 4.
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Healing Our Losses - An Ongoing Group Therapy Experience for adults struggling with loss offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and heal grief and loss . . . [read more]
New Workshops
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Private Practice: Dynamic Psychotherapy and Bereavement Counseling (CEU) [read more]
You Know Therapy Is Working When . . . - You feel increasingly uncomfortable with the status quo when it is causing harm. [read more]
Ideas About Mourning - For the griever the future feels shattered; everything hoped for is broken and gone/ lost like a broken mirror. [read more]
Myths and Realities of Mourning - Regrettably, our society maintains a host of unrealistic assumptions and inappropriate expectations when it comes to the work of grief and mourning. Here are some myths to consider:
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The Difference Between Grief and Mourning - It is critical to know the difference between grief and mourning. Both processes are there to help the bereaved face the reality that their loved one is gone and then to slowly begin to accommodate to that fact. [read more]
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