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Source: Nancy O'Conner, Instructor, Clinic Director at the Family Center

Text version of a K-State audio news report: "Coping with the loss of a loved one during the holidays"

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WRAP 1: Coping with the loss of a loved one during the holidays
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SUGGESTED INTRO: The holidays can be one of the most wonderful times of the year, but for individuals experiencing the loss of a loved one, the emotional stress can be overwhelming. An expert at Kansas State University's Family Center has some helpful tips for those who are experiencing grief during the holidays. Lanice Thomson reports. . .

FOR A PERSON WHO IS STILL GRIEVING OVER THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE, THE HOLIDAYS SEEM MUCH MORE PAINFUL. NANCY O'CONNER, CLINIC DIRECTOR OF K-STATE'S FAMILY CENTER SAYS MANY TREASURED TRADITIONS CAN BECOME PAINFUL REMINDERS OF SOMEONE'S PASSING. SHE SUGGESTS STARTING NEW HOLIDAY TRADITIONS TO REMEMBER THE LOVED ONE. . .

(O'Conner :21 "For example someone might light a candle at particular times as sort of in memory, or they might purchase a gift sort of for their one, but give it to someone else who that person really cared about, or make a donation to a charity or something like that in that person's memory.")

O'CONNER ALSO NOTES TALKING ABOUT THE LOVED ONE IS A GOOD WAY TO HELP THE HEALING PROCESS. . .

(O'Conner :14 "As you share memories, you begin to talk about the person's life and as a person is able to begin to talk about their loved ones life, they're able to move forward in the healing process.")

LANICE THOMSON. . .KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.

WRAP 2: Suggestions for military families
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SUGGESTED INTRO: With thousands of service members stationed overseas this holiday season, many families are experiencing a different kind of loss. An expert at Kansas State University on families offers suggestions for loved ones of service members about to be deployed, and for those who are already serving overseas. Lanice Thomson reports. . .

WITH SO MANY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OVERSEAS, MANY MILITARY FAMILIES WILL BE WITHOUT THEIR LOVED ONES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. FOR MILITARY FAMILIES OF THOSE ABOUT TO BE DEPLOYED, NANCY O'CONNER, CLINIC DIRECTOR OF K-STATE'S FAMILY CENTER SUGGESTS SCALING DOWN FROM THEIR USUAL CELEBRATIONS. . .

(O'Conner :19 "Maybe do more of an intimate experience with your immediate family rather than trying to get involved in all the hustle and bustle of trying to make sure you see everyone before you go. Keep it more intimate.)

O'CONNER SAYS FOR THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY DEPLOYED, FAMILIY MEMBERS CAN FIND WAYS TO CONNECT WITH THAT PERSON WHO IS OVERSEAS. . .

(O'Conner :15 "They might videotape some of the celebrations so that that person can see it later, or they might create like a memory book, and so when that person is able to be with them they can share in the moment."

LANICE THOMSON. . .KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.