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Nouwen’s concept of a caring community, which becomes an environment for healing through the sharing of pain rather than its avoidance, is most evident when the crisis of exposure is minimized so optimum movement and acceptance of the grief process is facilitated. Providing structure creates a “safe container” for the healing and integration of grief and its often transformational experiences to occur.