Petersen Medical Donates Books to the Reach Out and Read Program

Jean Landon
Marketing Coordinator
www.petersenmedical.com

After the hectic times of the holidays, many find January dull and bleak.  For me, however, I grab a good book and take advantage of the spare time by reading.

It is not a surprise, then, when I discovered through the Reach Out and Read program that 34% of children enter kindergarten without the basic language skills they will need to learn to read that I thought gathering preschool books for the local medical offices supporting the program would be the perfect service opportunity for January.

The Pulmonary Press

MedGroup

January 2011

Help Yourself Overcome Grief

Recovering from the loss of a loved one takes more than time. It helps to understand what happens when people grieve.

Many grievers go through stages similar to those a dying patient experiences when coming to terms with the prospect of his or her own death. These stages, as identified by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, include denial, anger, bargaining for more time, depression, and finally, acceptance. The following suggestions offer good places to start on the road to recovery:

  ►  Write a farewell letter that highlights your loved one’s strengths and weaknesses. Gaining a realistic picture of your relationship may help you let go.

  ►  Develop a personal tribute to your loved one. If he or she liked to garden, for example, plant a favorite tree that will continue to serve as a symbol of your love.