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.

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

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.”

Let’s face it. We all spend practically as much time with our “workplace” family as we do with our own family…they can even become our extended family.

Nobody can fully understand what a twin goes through upon the death of their sibling unless they themselves are a twin. And even then, as we know, no two people grieve alike, as no two relationships are the same.

Labor means work. In fact, it usually means “hard work.” Grief work is hard labor too. Don’t underestimate the kind of work that a grieving person does every day, though it may often be done silently, discreetly, and is often invisible to others.

National Grief Awareness Day is Angie Cartwright’s attempt to properly address grief and how we deal with it to end the stigma. It has become a movement of people dedicated to showing compassion for others and striving to educate those who hold a negative attitude towards grief.

The phrase “don’t make any big decisions for the first year after a loved one dies” is not a myth. It’s a rule, for a reason. Here’s why…

Read my favorite article about Independence from grief from Hospice Foundation of America. It’s time to find independence from your grief. Read more to find out how.

In my practice, many of my bereaved clients have experienced the death of a spouse or partner, and along with all the other life changes, there exists the loss of the intimacy which they shared with that person. Grievers often feel that they have to keep this topic to themselves, and they don’t have a place to express this. In my practice, I encourage grievers to open up about this, because…

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.

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!

Every May is the designated Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal is to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. It also draws attention to suicide, which can be precipitated by some mental illnesses.

This year, the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with the More Than Enough campaign!

Suicide is a death like none other. Survivors of suicide can often experience different emotions that are unique to this kind of loss. It brings about so many unbearable feelings and emotions in people.

I am such a believer in the power of yoga and I watch friends, family and colleagues benefit immensely from this practice. I wanted to experience for myself the power of this particular yoga practice to help heal grief. I also knew that I would want to then recommend it to the clients in my grief counseling practice.

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.

Life’s big tragedies can wreak havoc on the person who endures them. But also, that person’s relationship with others can be affected too. And so it is with grief.

Most caregivers don’t worry about their own health since they’re solely focused on the person for whom they’re caring. But those who provide care to an older or disabled loved one tend to live with high chronic stress and skimp on self-care…

The phrase “don’t make any big decisions for the first year after a loved one dies” is not a myth. It’s a rule, for a reason. Here’s why…

In my practice, many of my bereaved clients have experienced the death of a spouse or partner, and along with all the other life changes, there exists the loss of the intimacy which they shared with that person. Grievers often feel that they have to keep this topic to themselves, and they don’t have a place to express this. In my practice, I encourage grievers to open up about this, because…