September 3, 2015
A death in the family is incredibly difficult for survivors. You have arrangements to make, accounts to settle, and, most difficult of all, you have to explain the situation to the children who are involved. Children will often ask why something bad happened to their family. You may not have the answer, but there are […]
August 27, 2015
Any traumatic experience that includes the threat of danger can affect a person’s psyche, and those effects can linger. When they begin to cause significant impairment, the person may be dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental condition triggered by the experience or the threat of terrifying situations like death, major injury, […]
August 17, 2015
When someone very close to you has experienced a tragedy, it can be hard to know what to do. You can’t erase what happened, or make it hurt any less, and your attempts to offer comfort may seem insignificant. But the opposite is true. The best thing you can do to help people in grief […]
July 31, 2015
There is much we know about the challenges faced by college students. For most, college represents freedom, a chance to meet new people, and to take the reigns and chart a course for future success. However, what we are only beginning to discover (or admit) is that the added weight of new academic, social, and […]
June 10, 2015
Though many of our blogs are focused on law enforcement, the funeral home industry is one that is equally important to us. Like Aftermath technicians, directors are also “second responders”; they are the experts grieving families turn to when a death occurs, providing specialized services and referring their clients to other trusted businesses when necessary. […]
June 4, 2015
As anyone who has suffered a loss knows, there is no single pathway through grief. It has it’s own schedule, and ups and downs. Furthermore, each time you experience a loss can be different. Whether death comes suddenly or at the end of a long illness, there is no way to plan for how something […]
May 21, 2015
Memorial Day is fast approaching, and for some, this means a three day weekend of beach parties and BBQs. For the rest, however, it is a day of remembering. According to the Veterans Association: “Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those […]
May 13, 2015
Suicide Grief and How to Cope With a Lost Loved One Those who have lost friends or family members to suicide are faced with deep and complex emotions that can impact the grieving process. Suicide bereavement can differ substantially from other forms of grief, making it important for survivors to connect with others who understand […]
May 6, 2015
When tragedy strikes, trauma cleaning is just one of many expenses a family may face. As a nationwide company that specializes in crime scene cleanup, Aftermath is focused on restoring your home or place of business to safe, clean, and inhabitable space. Furthermore, if you’re concerned about how you will afford assistance, know that there […]
April 15, 2015
Next week (April 19-25th) is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. According to the Office of Justice Programs website, this year’s theme is Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims – and emphasizes the role of the entire community, individually and collectively, to support victims of crime and empower them to direct their own recovery. Each and every day, […]