Growing Through Grief
Helping You Through Rough Waters
Intangible Losses Are Cause for Grief
“I can’t be grieving. No one died.” That’s a statement I hear a lot. Society equates grief to death and divorce only. Sadly, that limited definition can keep people stuck in a world of pain when there is a solution. Some losses are concrete like death, divorce and pet...
Grief is Normal and Natural – Self-Compassion is Key
Let’s face it – the emotions of loss can be completely overwhelming and make it hard to focus at work. One of the things I hear so often from my clients is that they feel like if they allow themselves to feel what they are feeling, they may not rebound or stop crying....
5 Tips to Create New Holidays After Loss
The holidays can magnify the absence of familiar faces or routines. Consider creating new traditions that honor the past while embracing the present. Here are some ideas which may help you with some of those things you might find challenging. Be honest with yourself...
Grief and Mental Health
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...
Empty Nest, Emptiness, Identity Loss
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....
Riding the Waves of Change
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...
Overcoming the 6 Myths Surrounding Grief and Loss (Part 2)
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,...
Overcoming the 6 Myths Surrounding Grief and Loss (Part 1)
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...
Grief During Those Special Days
Grievers may experience unconscious memories that creep in around "special days." These are days that might be highly charged with memories and can often occupy us much more than we realize. If your like me, there are other reasons for some challenging days....
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