Holiday Grief and Planning Ahead

Holiday Grief and Planning Ahead

“Grief sucks.” – Everyone Ever This post is for you if you are grieving the loss of a loved one.  Let’s acknowledge that this year may be different and will likely be tough.  We can also hope that it will be alright, or even great! But that word “tough” may barely...
Coping with Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting

Coping with Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting

“Watch the pounding surf. Watch the waves lap against the shore, their beginnings somewhere far out to sea, their beginnings in a storm we might never see. Know your oneness with those waves, with the water of the seas.”  – Melody Beattie, Journey to...
Grief and Poor Concentration

Grief and Poor Concentration

In the midst of any sort of grief, your ordinary life can feel like a bizarre twilight zone. I was known for being ditzy as a teen – I was up in my head a lot of the time.  Later, I was glad to find that I am smart and I can focus.  Learning about common...
Ambiguous Loss – Some Coping Skills

Ambiguous Loss – Some Coping Skills

“Let that which stood in front go behind, Let that which was behind advance to the front.” – Walt Whitman The term ambiguous loss has come to mean less obvious losses.  They are losses related to some level of uncertainty, lack of closure, or a sense of longing.  An...
Ambiguous Loss

Ambiguous Loss

What’s this? Do you ever feel a tinge of melancholy when the weather changes, even when you’re excited for the new season?  Or just in general, when something in your life is changing, whether good or bad, do you feel a little uneasy?  Maybe your circumstances...

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