I know it’s a tough one. Every third Sunday in June, without fail, Father’s Day comes around. Every year, my grieving clients ask me what to do, how to handle it, and tell me just hard the holiday can be for them. Here is my advice…

When dealing with grief, remembrance is an established principle that helps heal, so we can go on living our lives in meaningful ways. Memorials are an important part of every culture. To find out how grievers are impacted by memorial day read more!

Vacations are for everyone! Grievers, included.

In my grief counseling practice, my clients often express the concern that if they go on vacation after a loved one dies, people might think that they are not grieving their loved one since they’re choosing to escape to somewhere enjoyable.

How to cope with Mother’s Day while you are seeing signs and reminded of the loss of your mother. 12 Tips to help cope with this holiday…Read More

Two people may experience the same loss, but one may find that some loss is socially sanctioned or publicly mourned, whereas in another person’s is not. … read more

In my grief counseling practice, I often talk to my clients about how GRIEF COMES IN WAVES. And it’s not just a line I throw around; it’s a fact.

For some people, after experiencing the death of a loved one, anxiety is a full-time experience, with little relief in sight… it is even suggested that it could be considered an additional stage of grief.

After-death communication (ADC) experiences are certainly not a new trend. They have been around for a long time and in other parts of the world, they are even discussed openly with relatives and friends, without fear of being considered “crazy” or having a wild imagination.

There is an old proverb that says that the month of March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, with regard to the weather. Can this be true of grief too? Yes, it can. Here’s how.

Here we are, coming up on another Valentine’s Day. Another Febuary 14 appearing on our calendars and at a Hallmark store near us. And there are just way too many little sugar candy hearts with imprinted sayings dominating the grocery store aisles.

Grief can create physical illness. And it’s real. You’re not just imagining things if you don’t feel well. Do you have these symptoms…Read More…

Whichever way you look at it, grief is hard in ALL FOUR SEASONS. But, for sure, grief in the wintertime is challenging.

Time can stand still when you’re grieving. Days turn into nights and weeks, and you find you’re still grieving…Then, here comes the BIG NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY… Read More.

When it comes to bereavement, a lot of attention is directed towards adults. Remember one thing, though… CHILDREN ARE THE FORGOTTEN GRIEVERS.

Are you having a hard time coping during the holidays? Even in the midst of what is considered the most festive time of year, many out there in the real world are NOT celebrating and are NOT joy-filled. In fact, many are really sad during this season.

Thanksgiving is this month’s major event, or at least for the majority Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  And for those grieving, it can be a challenging time. No matter what your situation is this year…Read More…

If you are a younger person who has lost a spouse or partner, the words “unfair” and “unexpected” are generally at the forefront of your mind when it comes to your grief.

Both are true; younger widows and widowers certainly face unique challenges….Read more.

For those grieving a loved one, any holiday can be difficult, even Halloween.

Planning to connect with Halloween celebrations this year? You may feel more like the holiday is a “trick” than a “treat.”

The holiday, Yom Kippur, which occurs in a few days, is considered one of the High Holy Days in the Jewish calendar. The High Holidays – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – are also .... read more.

Jewish people will soon be celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of a new year on the Jewish Calendar, with wishes all around for a “happy and sweet new year”…during this time of the year, a you can take a moment to reflect on what a “good year” what might look like, especially in the context of having experienced the death of a loved one.