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Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 12/26/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 12/26/24

Grieving During “Happy New Year” Days

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 12/10/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 12/10/24

December Holiday Grief: Remember to Support Grieving Children

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

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 12/3/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 12/3/24

Oh No! It’s December — Advice on Coping with this Holiday Month

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 11/19/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 11/19/24

Grief, Gratefulness, Gatherings – The Many Challenges of Thanksgiving

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…

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 11/12/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 11/12/24

Young and Widowed. A Challenging Combination.

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/23/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/23/24

Grief Triggers and a Haunted Halloween

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.”

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/7/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/7/24

Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur Focuses On Life And Death— Difficult Hours for Those Grieving a Recent Death

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 6/25/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 6/25/24

July 4 Is Independence Day. Let’s Talk About The Independence of Grief.

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 5/13/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 5/13/24

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month -- Grief IS Part of Mental Health

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… read more…

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 5/6/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 5/6/24

Mother’s Day Grief: Missing Your Mom, or Missing “Mothering”

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

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 4/30/24 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 4/30/24

Grief Affects Your Relationships

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/17/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/17/23

Autumn is the Season of Grief and Death

Seasons are known for the feelings they evoke and the part they play in our life cycle of life and death. Each season changes and brings its own reminders of loss. Read More…

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/9/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/9/23

Widows and Finances: Financial Overwhelm For Some; Finding Free Financial Help For Others

Losing a spouse is known to be the biggest life stressor. Another one that ranks high as a life stressor is money. And this is true whether there is a LITTLE money at stake or a LOT of money.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/3/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 10/3/23

When An Employee Dies: Grief in the Workplace

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 8/8/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 8/8/23

When a Close Friend Dies

In life, we often fear the worst – the death of a parent, a sibling, a spouse or a child. We except that if such a death happens, it will be the most difficult, shattering time in our life. We tend to try not to imagine what it would be like for us when a close friend dies. It’s not an experience we can understand until it happens.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 8/1/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 8/1/23

Avoid Major Decision-Making While Grieving—Why This is So Important

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…

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 7/17/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 7/17/23

It’s Summertime and the livin’s easy … Unless You’re Grieving a Loved One

Here we are in the midst of summertime. The days are long and from sunrise to sunset, there is an emphasis on enjoying the fun of the summer season, wearing a cheerful smile on your face. After all, it’s summertime and the livin’s easy,” as Ella Fitzgerald’s classic song goes.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 7/5/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 7/5/23

All Grief Matters. No Grief Should Be Forbidden, No Matter Who the Deceased Is.

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.

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 6/19/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 6/19/23

Grief and Intimacy: A Hot Topic for Young & Old

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…

Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 6/5/23 Jill S. Cohen, Family Grief Counselor 6/5/23

When A Grandparent Dies, The Loss Can Be Large

For a child, the death of a grandparent can present a big life change. Keeping in mind that children are the “forgotten grievers”, consider these thoughts for a moment or two. Read More…

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Sessions are Available Virtually. I work with clients across the United States and Internationally.Insurance plans are not accepted.

Sessions are Available Virtually. I work with clients across the United States and Internationally.
Insurance plans are not accepted.