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The holidays remind us that grief cannot be wished away

  • Written by Heather Servaty-Seib, Professor and Associate Dean of Counseling Psychology, Purdue University
The holidays for many are not always about joy. Grief is a significant part of the holidays for those who have lost loved ones in the past year.Smileus/Shutterstock.com

The year-end holidays are a time of social gatherings, traditions and celebrations. They can also be a time of revisiting and reflection.

According to the Centers for Disease...

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