When a loved one dies, we often spend a lot of time thinking about ourselves: how we’ll never be able to see them, spend time with them or touch them ever again. On some level, we realize that their ...
When we want to support someone who’s grieving, we often stall out in the greeting card aisle, unsure if whichever Hallmark platitude we choose will ring true. Or we find ourselves Googling “gifts for ...
“In effective psychotherapy, a grief survivor can experience compassion and validation from the therapist that addresses this ...
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and togetherness, but for those who are grieving, it can deepen loss and isolation. While many celebrate, remember that some need extra support during ...
Our culture has never been comfortable with death. When someone close to us has a parent, sibling, or child die, we often don’t know what to say, let alone how to provide comfort and support. It’s ...
For the first six months of 2016, I was living back home in Miles City for the first time since graduating from high school in 2008. A highlight of these months were the many times I was stopped by ...
The holidays are often portrayed as a season of joy, but for many people they can also bring grief, stress and loneliness. During this week’s Mindful Monday, Trisha Koelsch, CEO of Calm Waters, joined ...
Grief and aging go hand in hand, but the kind of grief many older adults experience often catches them off guard. Experts ...
Grieving individuals often struggle with decision-making, making open-ended offers of help overwhelming. Supportive actions ...
Grief is a feeling of deep sorrow that stems from a significant event. It can be the death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, or anything that causes sadness and a lifestyle change. But “ambiguous ...