“How is Your Sleep”? Why Sleep is Important During Grief
Welcome to the New Year! I have been encouraged for quite some time by colleagues and clients to share some of the common and natural challenges we experience during our grief journey. My intention starting in 2021 is to finally share both my professional and personal wisdom to all those who have been affected by…
Read MoreHealing Your Heart on Valentine’s Day
Welcome back! It is now February and with that comes thoughts about the month’s most recognized holiday of love: Valentine’s Day. This day has been said to originate from Western Christianity and in Roman traditions and rituals from the 5th century. It is a day of the year that is meant to represent love, relationships…
Read More5 Common Problematic Thoughts That Can Keep You Stuck In Grief
In my grief therapy practice over the years, I have heard these same statements and similar versions over and over again. They are often spoken in the earlier days and weeks of grief. These are often thoughts that you may not be consciously aware of occurring inside your mind and that these thoughts can be…
Read MoreAfter the Holidays: Finding Resilience Within Your Grief
Congratulations! For those who are coping with grief, you made it through one of the most reportedly challenging times of the year. It is important to note that making it through the holidays after the loss of a loved one is a feat in itself. Whether it was Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid, Diwali or others, these…
Read More5 Tips for Caring for your grief during COVID-19 and the Holidays
5 Tips for Caring for your Grief during COVID-19 and the Holidays For many people, the holidays are a time of celebration, community and cheer; but for those who have experienced loss around this time, it can become a period of increased stress and grief. This can lead those experiencing these reactions of loss and…
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