There can be so many benefits of grief support groups. It can be intimidating for some to think about sitting around with a small crowd of people and spill your guts. Being vulnerable in front of others can make you want to run the other...
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Processing grief is hard for anyone. Helping kids process grief can be even more of a challenge. Every human processes grief in their own unique way. There may be stages of grief or there may be similarities in our grief yet it is our own and...
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The weird things we do when we grieve. Loss does something to our mind and body like nothing else. It is the emotional pain that feels physical and as a result can manifest in your body in physical aches and pains. Grief does weird things and we...
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Social media is so much a part of our everyday lives now that it is not uncommon to post about death on social media. The question becomes should there be a certain etiquette that comes with posting about death on different social media...
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May was mental health awareness month. Wow, don’t we all need a couple more months to bring attention to the importance of mental health? This year has been like no other, “unprecedented” in fact. So many changes, so much anxiety, fear and...
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How do superheroes confront grief? Have you ever binge watched shows to deal with your grief? Just like much of the world I have taken time during the Pandemic to binge watch on my favorite streaming services. One of the things I enjoyed watching...
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What is meditation? Meditation for Grief can be a great way to aid in the healing process. According to wikipedia, “Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular...
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Colorful lights are hanging from trees and sparkling in the crisp late fall air. Wreaths and menorahs in the windows to show the impending celebrations within. Standing outside looking in it appears to be a typical holiday season gearing up. All...
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Grief and loss is a different experience for everyone. When talking about grief in children it can present itself in a variety of ways. The age of the child can contribute to an even wider range of ways that grief manifests itself. Processing...
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Have you ever wanted to just get away? Finding yourself stuck in grief? Maybe a lot of time has passed since a loved one died but you are still finding it hard to process your grief. Your grief story is unique to you. Grief is fluid, it...
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Often after a loved one dies, there are many people who say the line. “Let me know if you need anything.” While the intention of those who say it may be genuine, it often is not helpful to those grieving. For those who would like to take the time...
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The winter season can compound the difficulty of managing grief. The shorter and darker days of winter decrease the sunlight we experience and this can impact our mood. The feelings of grief may intensify for no other reason than the decreased...
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