Letting Go and Moving On
After experiencing a major loss, it is sometimes difficult to move on with your life. Before you can look ahead to a brighter future, you need to learn to let go of your painful past. The loss can involve a break up with someone you care deeply about, a job ... Views: 1625
Grieving Through the Holiday Season
Christmas is one of the most challenging times of the year for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Christmas is supposed to be a family time filled with joy and laughter. For people who are grieving, the merriment is hollow and empty. ... Views: 1821
DEALING WITH THE STRESS OF GRIEF
How you respond to the stress associated with grief (see my previous article entitled “Grief and Stress”) is directly related to how well you are able to identify your stressors and respond to them in a healthy manner. In this article I will identify seven ... Views: 1817
The Suicide of a Loved One
How to resolve the feelings of guilt and regret
If only I had made more of an effort to engage my brother Henry more at our family Thanksgiving get-together. If only I had called him more often. If only I could have understood what was going on in his ... Views: 2165
GRIEF AND STRESS
People who are grieving will experience a wide range of emotions. Anxiety caused by the stress of grief sometimes comes as an unexpected event. People are prepared to feel sadness, but anxiety seems a little more foreign. In order to help validate this very real experience ... Views: 1516