by Michele Mariscal | Oct 16, 2025 | Grief, Wellness
Grief is not something that stays at home when we clock in. It walks through the doors with us in the form of divorce, health changes, burnout, restructuring, or the death of a loved one. Yet in most workplaces, we’re taught to “be strong,” “keep busy,” or “give it...
by Michele Mariscal | Jun 24, 2025 | Grief
🧠 When the Head Takes Over the Heart: Recognizing Intellectualized Grief Smart people have a way of rationalizing pain from loss and grief. As a culture, we’ve been conditioned to value logic, strength, and productivity often at the expense of our emotional...
by Michele Mariscal | May 11, 2025 | Grief
Grief and the Brain: Why Clear Thinking Feels Impossible Grief doesn’t just break your heart, it hijacks your brain. If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t concentrate, make a decision, or even remember what you were doing five minutes ago after a loss, the...
by Michele Mariscal | Mar 20, 2025 | Grief
Unresolved grief can make it challenging to return to work fully. If you have not had the tools and opportunity to process these emotions you may experience mental, emotional, and even physical challenges until you are able to do so. Unresolved grief is almost always...
by Michele Mariscal | Feb 24, 2025 | acknowledging loss, Grief
Supporting people weeks and months after a natural disaster—when the initial outpouring of help has faded—is crucial. Here are 9 meaningful ways to provide support, including what to say and what not to say. 1. Continue Checking In Say: “I’ve been thinking about...
by Michele Mariscal | Jan 10, 2025 | Grief
Grievers who return to work often report feeling isolated and alone. Each person is different in how much they feel, or don’t feel like talking about their loss. Working environment stresses may also feel more intense, creating a sense of isolation as a griever is...