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Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 2/18/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 2/18/24

When You Want to See a Sign From Your Deceased Loved One

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 2/6/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 2/6/24

Valentine’s Day After My Loved One Died

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 1/23/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 1/23/24

Can Grief Make You Sick? It Sure Can.

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…

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 3/28/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 3/28/23

How to Cope With the Death of a Pet

Losing a beloved pet can be emotionally devastating. You feel like you’re a wreck, you’re losing your mind? Find out how to cope after the loss of your pet.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 2/21/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 2/21/23

Rise in Fentanyl Deaths Creating More Grief

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S.

There are two types of fentanyl…

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 4/2/22 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 4/2/22

Grief is a Public Health Concern

The devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to another public health issue: the grief pandemic. The scale of pandemic-related grief is tremendous and is a public health concern.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 7/21/21 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 7/21/21

Grief For Widows And Widowers Can Prove Harder After First Year

I often have new clients coming in to see me a year or more after their loved one has died. Naturally, they thought that if they could make it through the first year, they'd be solid. But, no, grief changes in the second year, and for some, is harder to navigate alone.