Families unprepared for death reflect grief impact
The Baytown Sun reports on how modern society avoids open discussion of death, especially with children. Experts note the lasting emotional toll on bereaved families, citing cases and psychologists who describe stages of grief and the long road to able to name a child and discuss death without pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Bozonier
la Mesa
Calif
Lynn Schwartz
Schwartz
Computer heat powers Grand Rapids building energy win
A five story Grand Rapids building is heated entirely by warmth recovered from computers, lights, and occupants. Energy User News notes energy efficient motors, rooftop cooling tower use, and insulation cut energy use by about 50 percent versus similar local buildings. The 385,000 square foot facility relies on two mainframe computers that run nearly continuously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
Mourning Phases Map Grief To Two Year Process
A psychologist outlines four stages of mourning after a death based on a ten year study of 1,200 bereaved adults. The phases cover shock and numbness, searching and yearning, disorientation, and reorganization, with peak mood changes at six to seven months and anniversaries amplifying grief. guidance for comforting the bereaved emphasizes listening and gradual reentry into activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwartz
Glen W. Davidson
Southern Illinois University
Davidson
San Diego
Compassionate Friends
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Baytown Sun
Mark Sauer
Copley News Service
We Are
Socie
Michigan
Lake Success
N.Y
Michelin -Tire
Vpae
Parker
Pata
Matheme’s ' Office Products Center
W. Baker Rd
Baytown
Vatu
San Jacinto
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
NEA Graphic
California
Reagan
Carter
John Anderson
San Jacinto Mall
Mon
Bala