Category: Grief

Holiday Tragedies

“While Kalispell sits surrounded by beautiful mountains and pristine water, a harshness exists in our midst as tragedy occurs regularly, and at times brutally.” -Chaplain Drew Buckner While sitting in my office yesterday, I was somewhat startled to hear responders dispatched to a homicide. Besides the fact that we still live in a smaller community, … Read More

6 Injured in 3 Vehicle Crash

When an experienced responder calls me on a Saturday to inform me of a REALLY bad motor vehicle accident, I know that I should assess my immediate plans in light of needing to go to the emergency room. He mentions that the hospital chaplains might already be involved, but he wants me to know just … Read More

Why Relationships Help Us Process Traumatic Grief

When I arrived on a scene this past weekend, a common aspect of traumatic situations occurred yet again. Because a pre-teen had been found dead in bed, I was dispatched to a local residence. I arrived and met his parents in the living room. There were the normal introductions amidst tears, including difficulty with even … Read More

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