Grief Counseling

Yes, of course, everyone grieves differently. That said, there can come a point for all of us when we realize that things are complicated. Your feelings of bereavement are prolonged and chronic. Time passes and you can’t find any sign that you’ve […]

If we were to trust movies and books, we might assume grief is something that happens immediately and ends in a timely manner. In reality, grief is far from predictable. For example, in some cases, it can take a while to take […]

Empty Nest Syndrome may not be an official diagnosis but it is both common and normal. You have children and dedicate so much time and energy to raising them. In many ways, they become the driving force behind your daily […]

As I said in a recent post: From Halloween to New Year’s Day, we’re expected to be in celebration mode. This is easier said than done for most adults (and some children). For anyone who is grieving, the holiday season […]

From Halloween to New Year’s Day, we’re expected to be in celebration mode. But the shopping, parties, social plans, and gifts may feel impossible when you are processing grief. You may have lost a loved one since the previous holiday […]

Spoiler alert: Your grief will not follow any predetermined order. This is not a bad or uncommon thing. Each of us responds to an emotional change in our own way. In addition, we live in a society that does not […]

Short answer: Yes. As the two words imply, there are many reasons why a person may need to “postpone” processing a loss. Life does stop or slow down just because you are mourning. Such circumstances can dramatically alter your grieving […]

“Aren’t you over it by now?” If you’ve heard some version of this question, you may be dealing with disenfranchised grief. “Be strong and move forward.” If this is the kind of advice folks are aiming at you, your version […]

Each of us experiences emotions in our own unique way. Grief is no different. It’s a particularly strong and enduring emotion. Thus, it’s usually safe to assume we’ll feel it more intensely and for a longer time period than most […]

Grief is a universal, unavoidable human experience. Complicated grief, as the name implies, is a far more severe version of loss and bereavement. It’s difficult to accurately quantify its reach but experts believe about 10 percent of those who are […]