Grief Counseling

As a society, we don’t talk about grief enough. This can leave mourners feeling alone and unable to process a loss. But what about those times when the grief you feel remains unrecognized? For a variety of societal reasons (we’ll get into […]

Even when we consciously make a change, it can be challenging. Loss is a major change that is imposed upon — sometimes suddenly. You could call that major change “grief.” It changes you more than you might imagine. There are […]

It takes a certain kind of person to choose a career as a first responder. However, they are still human beings. Sure, the work they do is challenging, dangerous, and intense. They are often called heroes. But that does not […]

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 […]