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object, bend the knees, grasp the item firmly and lift with stay in the present moment and focus on the one task at
the legs (abdomen and buttocks), not the back. hand thus lowering our risk for accidents and injury.
Safety issues are equally applicable to Coralease Ruff, PhD, RN, and her husband,
the workplace. Depending on the nature Willie became bereaved parents in 1997,
of the job, the work environment may following the death of their 21-year old daughter,
impose its set of risks for accidents and Kandy, in an automobile accident in the
injuries. We must exercise care when Dominican Republic. For nearly 19 years, she
using machinery, chemicals, and bulky has been involved in the Compassionate Friends
items. Inc. at all levels including Chapter founder and
Chapter leader, workshop presenter and member
In short, everyday activities pose of the National Board of Directors. She has
increased risks to us when we are in published her daughter’s life story and her grief
acute grief. journey in a book entitled, Her Light Still Shines.
In summary, grief causes us to be
distracted and forgetful, predisposing
us to serious injury. We are vulnerable
to accidents while driving, walking and
cooking. When we act mindfully, we
Connect with Other Bereaved Parents, Grandparents, and
Siblings Everyday on TCF’s Online Support Community
The Compassionate Friends offers “virtual Chapters” through an Online Support Community (live chats).
This program was established to encourage connecting and sharing among parents, grandparents, and
siblings (over the age of 18) grieving the death of a child. The rooms supply support, encouragement, and
friendship. The friendly atmosphere encourages conversation among friends; friends who understand the
emotions you’re experiencing. There are general bereavement sessions as well as more specific sessions:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00 - 10:00 AM EST 9:00 - 10:00 PM EST 9:00 - 10:00 PM EST 8:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Parents/Grandparents/Siblings Bereaved Less than Two Years Parents/Grandparents/Siblings No Surviving Children
9:00 - 10:00 PM EST 9:00 - 10:00 PM EST 10:00 - 11:00 PM EST 9:00 - 10:00 PM EST
Parents/Grandparents/Siblings Bereaved More than Two Years Parents/Grandparents/Siblings Parents/Grandparents/Siblings
Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST 9:00 - 10:00 PM EST 8:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Parents/Grandparents/Siblings Parents/Grandparents/Siblings Survivors of Suicide
9:00 - 10:00 PM EST 10:00 - 11:00 PM EST 9:00 - 10:00 PM EST
Parents/Grandparents/Siblings Parents/Grandparents/Siblings Parents/Grandparents/Siblings
10:00 - 11:00 PM EST
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Parents/Grandparents/Siblings
9:00 - 10:00 PM EST
Pregnancy/Infant Loss
Visit www.compassionatefriends.org/Find_Support/Online-Community/Online_Support.aspx for
more information and to register.
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