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Dr. Jason Troyer

Dr. Jason Troyer
Dr. Jason Troyer is a psychology professor, former counselor, grief researcher, speaker and consultant for businesses who want to better serve grieving families.

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What Funeral Professionals Should Know About Loss and Family Dynamics

September 12, 2019 by Dr. Jason Troyer
Finding Resilience

Families, just like ecosystems, like stability and consistency. One of the largest sources of stress is continual, disruptive change — and the loss of a loved one creates ongoing and disruptive change. So what can funeral professionals do?

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Great Business Books for Funeral Professionals

August 23, 2019 by Dr. Jason Troyer
Finding Resilience

Ralph Waldo Emerson once noted, “If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.” His words ring just as true today as they did when he penned them. Despite our easy access to search engines, apps and Wikipedia, reading good books remains one of the easiest, cheapest and fastest ways to absorb information. Reading has been linked with increased empathy and (of course) intelligence, and a well-stocked library provides a vehicle for us to experience new things, increase awareness and develop new skills.

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What Funeral Professionals Should Know About Grieving Families

August 1, 2019 by Dr. Jason Troyer
Finding Resilience

Experienced funeral professionals understand that the families they serve are going through some of the most difficult times in their lives. People who are grieving can be under stress from many different causes, which can lead to breakdowns in communication, family conflict and more.

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Tips for Funeral Directors to Avoid Burnout

June 29, 2017 by Dr. Jason Troyer
Finding Resilience

Professionals in a wide variety of fields consider it a badge of honor to wear many hats in their business. However, I don’t know of any professionals who wear more hats than funeral directors. Within a single week, funeral directors might be expected to demonstrate knowledge of event planning, funding options, accounting, workplace regulations, grief support, transportation logistics and so much more.

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