Role & Responsibility Change After The Death Of A Loved One Role and responsibility change does occur after the death of a close loved one because our loved one played many roles in our life. Here’s the thing. Sometimes we have to grieve the loss of the role or roles that our loved one played […]
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To Mourn Is Heal
To Mourn Is To Heal He that lacks time to mourn lacks time to mend. —Sir Henry Taylor Mourning Mourning is the external, outward expression of grief. It’s the public side of grieving. All the normal outward expressions of emotional pain, mental pain… All the stuff that makes many people very uncomfortable—because as a culture, […]
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Grief Support Group Guidelines
Grief Support Group Guidelines Why You Need To Know This Grief support groups are supposed to be a safe place for you to share your story, learn what’s normal for grief and to help you to heal forward—not land you in a pothole along the Path of Healing. The following grief support group guidelines are […]
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Grieving As A Family: Updating Your Holiday Plan
Holiday Traditions Over the years I have met many people who want to keep holiday traditions the same. In fact, they have shared with me that doing what they normally do is both meaningful and healing for them. Sometimes even energizing. However, for many of us, keeping our family holiday traditions the same is too […]
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Normal Grief Reactions – The List
Normal Grief Reactions Help has arrived. This list will help you navigate your personal healing journey in a healthy and productive way. Important to note is that we don’t go looking for these responses and we don’t get to pick which ones we want—they just show up. The intensity and duration of a grief reaction […]
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Ideas To Combat Loneliness During The Holiday Season
Extra Lonely Time Of Year A holiday is a reminder of how much has changed. And a holiday is a painful reminder of who is missing. During the holiday season it’s not unheard of to receive invitations to events because people feel sorry for us—or an invite that we usually receive never arrives. Don’t take […]
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Emotional Crash After Thanksgiving Day
Emotional Crash After Thanksgiving Day The days leading up to a holiday can be filled with stress and anxiety. And It’s normal to experience exhaustion and sometimes feel a bit grumpy the day after a holiday. Thanksgiving is no exception. Let’s face it. Thanksgiving is a reminder that our loved one is not here. That […]
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The Anniversary Of The Death
The Anniversary Of The Death This day was never a part of your life until the death of your loved one. Now that it is, you may be wondering, Now What? For starters, it’s helpful to understand what’s normal for the anniversary of the death. Why? So that you can navigate your healing journey without […]
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Anger? Could I be Angry And Not Know It?
Anger? Could I Be Angry And Not Know It? Anger is a normal grief repsonse because there is a lot to be angry about. However, since we each grieve differently – not all of us expereince anger. Gage Your Rage Take a minute and honestly gage your rage. Use the following questions as your guide. […]
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