by Michele Mariscal | Oct 2, 2023 | acknowledging loss, Grief, Self Care, Wellness
Grief is a natural response to loss, and it can have a profound impact on your mental health. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship, or even a pet, the emotions that accompany grief can be overwhelming and can often lead to mental health...
by Michele Mariscal | Aug 10, 2023 | Grief, Self Care
One of the definitions of grief can help you understand why, when children leave the home for college, to wed, or start a career, there may be feelings of grief. Grief is: The conflicting feelings following the end of, or change in a familiar pattern or behavior....
by Michele Mariscal | Apr 22, 2023 | Grief, Self Care
It has been a time of great shift and change! I have been living my work for sure and wanted to share how grief and loss sometimes show up. As a reminder – there are over 40 types of loss that may be cause for grief. In the last 6 months I have downsized and...
by Michele Mariscal | Aug 8, 2022 | Grief
In my last blog, I reviewed 2 of the myths about grief and loss that are pervasive in our culture. Don’t feel bad and replace the loss are the 2 myths that we may have learned from our earliest childhood. By the time a child in our society has reached the age of 15,...
by Michele Mariscal | Jun 22, 2022 | Grief
Myths about grief and loss are pervasive in our culture and often make the journey with grief more challenging and confusing. It may also be a reason that some grievers stay stuck in loss. These are the six myths identified over time by the Grief Recovery Institute...