Write an article based on this "Give them time to mourn. Encourage them to wait before adopting a new dog. Attend a support group with them. Volunteer at an animal shelter with them."
article: Your friend may need several days or weeks to get over the loss of their dog. Let them know that you are there for them while they process their emotions. Be patient as they grieve. In the meantime, you can provide extra support as they recover. You can tell them, “I’m here for you if you need to talk or if you just want a shoulder to cry on. Don’t feel afraid to call me.” Some people may want to replace their dog right away in the belief that it will ease their pain. Try to encourage your friend to take some time before adopting a new dog. Make sure your friend is emotionally ready to care for a new dog.  You can say, “I think you should wait a little while before you get another dog. Allow yourself time to grieve for Sparky.” Sometimes people believe that they can get a new dog of the same breed, and it can replace their old dog. Remind your friend that the new dog will have their own personality, habits, and characteristics, even if they are the same breed. There are many support groups that help people who are suffering from the loss of a dog. You can recommend one to your friend. If they are nervous about going alone, you can offer to go with them.  You can say, “I found a pet support group at the local human society. Maybe you want to check it out. If you want, I can go with you.” The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement hosts a directory where you can find local support groups. Your local animal shelter may also host support groups. Contact them to see if there are any options for your friend. Suggest that your friend volunteers at a dog shelter or veterinary clinic and offer to go with them. This may be therapeutic in the long-term, after the mourning stage is over, because your friend may find peace and happiness in helping and playing with other animals.

Write an article based on this "Expand your music horizons. Check out films and documentaries. Read books released in the public domain. Listen to audiobooks."
article: Most any song you can think of is available online with the click of a button. Now's the time to explore new genres, or learn to appreciate one at a greater depth. If you've always wanted to know more about jazz or appreciate classical music, now is your chance. You can find free music on Freegal, the Free Music Archive, and NoiseTrade. Thanks to the internet, you have an unlimited movie resource. Some may claim that movies cannot be educational, but watching the right film can be an enlightening experience. Watch classic movies, foreign films, and documentaries. Look for movies that increase your understanding of the world and challenge your current perspective. Although less movies are available in the public domain, you can watch many early films (like silent movies) for free. Public Domain Flix streams hundreds of movies released to the public domain. Every year, new books are available to read for free once their copyright has expired. In most European countries and the United States, books are released into the public domain approximately 70 years after the author's death. After this point, you can read e-books at no cost.  Project Gutenberg is a prominent volunteer effort to digitize books released into the public domain. They are an excellent source of free e-books.  You can also purchase e-books, if you'd prefer to read contemporary novels. You can buy e-books through popular retailers like Amazon, Google Books, or Kobo Store. Most books released into the public domain are available as a free audiobook. If you'd prefer a popular novel, you could purchase an audiobook instead. Audiobooks are a great way to absorb a novel when you're busy. If you work online, you can turn one on and enjoy the storyline while multi-tasking.  Similar to Project Gutenberg, LibriVox is a volunteer organization that makes public domain audiobooks available for free.  Audible is a popular online audiobook retailer that provides paid members with one or two audiobooks a month, depending on your subscription.

Write an article based on this "Recognize your emotions. Avoid blaming yourself. Resist the illusion of control. Seek therapeutic help. Focus on your own life. Have your own support network."
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Dealing with a suicidal parent can be mentally exhausting and emotionally stressful. A complex series of emotions can be the result. In order to understand what you're feeling and find ways to cope, look for these common reactions:  Shock. A suicidal parent can come as a strong surprise. Nobody expects things to get this bad, especially with the person who is supposed to be taking care of you. Anger. Parents are your caregivers, so it may seem unfair for you to have to deal with all this emotional stress. It's normal to feel angry. Guilt. You may blame yourself for what is happening simply because you are close to your parent and the real causes may be less visible. Confusion. You may not know how to respond, so you may fall into a state of confusion over what's going on and how to cope with the situation. Self-blame is a normal reaction to a parent being suicidal, but it actually stems from misunderstandings about the complexity of suicidal emotions. The desire to commit suicide results from a number of different factors, as this guide discussed in the previous section. You are not the cause and never have been. In fact, it's unlikely that there is one singular reason for the way your parent is feeling. Suicide is not a simple, rational choice. l. There are things you can do to help yourself and your parent, but you never have ultimate control over what happens presently nor and what has happened in the past. The unfortunate reality is that sometimes suicide happens even when the family and extended support network has done its best to be supportive and provide a caring environment. This doesn't mean you shouldn't try, because those efforts can make all the difference, but the point is that some things exist outside of our control. Do everything you can, but with the recognition that you can't do everything. Therapy is not just for your parent with suicidal thoughts. A suicidal parent is an extremely taxing burden, so don't feel bad if you need outside help.  Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help you come to terms with the emotions and thoughts that can arise as a reaction to your situation. Search for a therapist near you: click here.  Be sure to find a therapist you can trust and confide in. If you don't find that person on the first try, don't settle! Therapeutic alliance is one of the most important factors for successful therapy. Thinking and worrying obsessively about your parent won't help them or you. Develop effective coping strategies to stay healthy and keep yourself from falling into the same problems as your parent. Although most of the research in this area discusses grief after an actual loss, some of it applies to the potential of loss as well: Grief and worry are not enough, it takes continued activity to process these difficult emotions and keep your life positive. Sports, other hobbies, and spending time with friends can act as a vaccine against despair in this situation. In addition to professional help and maintaining an active lifestyle, don't forget to keep in touch with your own friends and other family members! Social support is essential for your ability to cope with the high emotional demands of a suicidal parent.