YZ Coping With Grief (NAPSA)—Experts say that pain often becomes more intense following a milestone date or anniversary of a tragedy. For those who experience a rush of emotions on the anniversary of a trauma such as the September 11th terrorist attacks, or at any time, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) offers these tips to help people cope with their grief: | All people grieve in their own way. Honorthat. Talk. Trauma becomes more manageable whenit’s verbalized. Honor differences in trauma reaction. Your way is not the only way. Respect the different ways in which people cope and help them channel energies into positive activities. Reach out to those directly affected. Many people who are grieving feel that friends, family, and their community have forgotten about them. This can lead to increased feelings of isolation and loneliness. * Do something to help. Make a donation of time or moneyto a victim service organization or plant a tree or perennial in memory of someone. Have family time. Plan for positive activities. By setting aside time for family around the anniversary, a child’s sense of security and confidence can be nurtured. Finally, seek professional support. Recognize that grievingis normal, but encourage people to seek professional support when they need it. More traumarecovery tips can be found at www.madd.org, www.neve.org, www.pome.org or www.try-nova.org.
