The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live - and it also changed the way we grieve. Dr. Ken Doka, TAPS Advisory Board member and grief expert, identifies one of these major shifts in his article, Not the Funeral I Wanted. As he explains, we have come to rely on funeral and memorial services for comfort, support, and validation - yet physical distancing protocols have denied bereaved families the therapeutic role of these traditions. If you weren’t able to mourn your military loved one among others who knew them, or share the ritual and ceremony of a military funeral with people who are important to you, our virtual care group can serve as a community for sharing stories and support. Join us in this virtual Care Group - we’ll affirm that we, and the rest of the military family, can fully embrace you, even if it’s with virtual arms.
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