What part does grief play in the overall wellness of a person? - An Interview with Dr. Bob Smith
Dr. Smith and I agree that grief ‘is as individual as the relationship that brought it about.’ It’s not one size fits all.
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May 31, 20202 min read
Take a Step and Step Again
The lyrics eventually lead us to hope, with a tiny voice that whisper’s inside of us, a voice that says, “you must go on.” But how?...
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Apr 30, 20204 min read
Seasons of Grief
Morrie Schwartz, in 'Tuesdays with Morrie,' said “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” Your loved one will always be with you, just...
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Mar 31, 20203 min read
Snow Globe Grief
As I reflected on the survivor’s experience, I realized that her world view must be very similar to being inside of a snow globe; her...
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Mar 1, 20203 min read
The Power of Symbol and Ritual
When she arrived at the funeral wearing climbing gear, she was pleasantly surprised at how well she was received by those attending the...
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Feb 1, 20203 min read
Tired Together
Some days I feel like I have just had enough. I am tired of ‘eating groceries’ instead of going out, I am tired of wearing a mask...
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Jan 1, 20203 min read
Tell Me A Story: The Power of Storytelling
“Information brings knowledge, but stories bring wisdom.” These words guide my clinical work more than any others, for I have learned that..
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Sep 30, 20192 min read
Can You Tell Me About Grief?
‘Can you tell me about grief’ is a question I hear often, especially since I have been a grief counselor for a very long time.
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Aug 31, 20193 min read
The Pull and Tug of Grief
Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love. ~Unknown
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Dec 1, 20182 min read
Walking Alone Through the Holidays
Chances are many of you remember those opening lines of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ from the 1945...
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Oct 31, 20183 min read
Grief and Loneliness
One cannot help but appreciate the honest expression of grief when reading C.S. Lewis' "A Grief Observed". In the pages of this little...
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Jun 30, 20183 min read
Going Backwards to Go Forward
This fall I was able to go to a training for grief by Alan Wolfelt where there were many things that were eye opening and thought provoking.
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Aug 31, 20173 min read
Grief - You are Not Alone
Having been in the ‘grief business’ for much of my adult life, I am consistently looking for words to help people understand what grief is..
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Sep 30, 20143 min read
Lessons From Those Who Have Lost A Child
How does one deal with the death of an adult child; or any child? For two precious people I have worked with over the past year...
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