Bereavement and Loss Counseling
A Place of Hope and Caring

  Many people report that, while deep in grief, they have been visited by red birds. The red bird, they tell us, provided comfort and a connection to the loved one they had lost. According to a sacred Cherokee story, the sun's daughter was killed, but returned to her mother in the form of a red bird.
 
 
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How to help a grieving friend

When our friends or family members are struggling with issues of loss and bereavement, it is often difficult ot know how to help or what to say.  Being a friend during this time may test your courage, patience, and emotional strength. It is important just to be there. Listen without speaking. Listen with your heart; your caring will be heard. Provide physical comfort instead of offering easy answers or platitudes. Your friend may lack energy; offer to run errands or help with chores. Respect the mourner's boundaries. Being a companion to one another in times of loss reminds us that we all have the capacity to share deep feelings. Dr. Marjorie Kosoy and Sheryl Levin, cofounders of the Red Bird Center, respect the grief process and provide a comforting place where those suffering loss find acceptance and unconditional caring. Our mission is to guide those in mourning throught their journey and encourage hope for the future. We provide individual, family and situation specific grief groups.


Red Bird Center understands loss, and offers a variety of services related to grief.

6300 West Loop South Suite #240 Bellaire, Texas 77401
Phone 713-621-2700 Fax 713-839-7644 Email: redbird@redbirdcenter.com

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