Practical Guidance for Coping with the Loss of a Child
Experiencing the loss of a child is a heartbreaking and devastating event that can leave parents feeling lost, alone, and overwhelmed with grief. Unfortunately, there is often a silence surrounding this type of loss, leaving many people feeling isolated and alone. It is crucial to break this silence and foster open conversations about the profound impact that perinatal loss can...Learn More
How to Cope with Family Estrangement During the Holidays
Holidays are steeped in traditions that are centered around the family and there is a hallmark sentiment that everyone is rejoicing in love with their near and dear during this most festive time of the year. The truth looks a bit different though. Family conflict, tension and even estrangement are more common than you may think. One study found more than 40% of participants had...Learn More
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Kristen saw her reflection in the full-length mirror. She looked lovely in the beautiful dress she had purchased for her company’s holiday party. Yet, in the blink of an eye, Kristen found herself sobbing, the carefully applied make-up now smeared by her tears. She didn’t know how she was going to get through the event. All she could focus on was her beloved sister, whom she tragically lost a...Learn More
What is Complicated Grief?
Losing someone close to you can invoke many complex emotions like sadness, pain, loss, and hurt. These feelings are natural and a part of life, but with complicated grief, or complicated bereavement disorder, such feelings don’t fade with time or improve. Their emotions might be so intense that it disrupts their daily life. Living with complicated grief can bring up dysfunctional behaviors and...Learn More