In my grief counseling practice, I often talk to my clients about how GRIEF COMES IN WAVES. And it’s not just a line I throw around; it’s a fact.

There is an old proverb that says that the month of March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, with regard to the weather. Can this be true of grief too? Yes, it can. Here’s how.

After-death communication (ADC) experiences are certainly not a new trend. They have been around for a long time and in other parts of the world, they are even discussed openly with relatives and friends, without fear of being considered “crazy” or having a wild imagination.

Here we are, coming up on another Valentine’s Day. Another Febuary 14 appearing on our calendars and at a Hallmark store near us. And there are just way too many little sugar candy hearts with imprinted sayings dominating the grocery store aisles.

Grief can create physical illness. And it’s real. You’re not just imagining things if you don’t feel well. Do you have these symptoms…

Whichever way you look at it, grief is hard in ALL FOUR SEASONS. But, for sure, grief in the wintertime is challenging.

Time can stand still when you’re grieving. Days turn into nights and weeks, and you find you’re still grieving…Then, here comes the BIG NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY… Read More.

Seasons are known for the feelings they evoke and the part they play in our life cycle of life and death. Each season changes and brings its own reminders of loss. Read More…

Losing a spouse is known to be the biggest life stressor. Another one that ranks high as a life stressor is money. And this is true whether there is a LITTLE money at stake or a LOT of money.

Let’s face it. We all spend practically as much time with our “workplace” family as we do with our own family…they can even become our extended family.

In life, we often fear the worst – the death of a parent, a sibling, a spouse or a child. We except that if such a death happens, it will be the most difficult, shattering time in our life. We tend to try not to imagine what it would be like for us when a close friend dies. It’s not an experience we can understand until it happens.

The phrase “don’t make any big decisions for the first year after a loved one dies” is not a myth. It’s a rule, for a reason. Here’s why…

Here we are in the midst of summertime. The days are long and from sunrise to sunset, there is an emphasis on enjoying the fun of the summer season, wearing a cheerful smile on your face. After all, it’s summertime and the livin’s easy,” as Ella Fitzgerald’s classic song goes.

Two people may experience the same loss, but one may find that some loss is socially sanctioned or publicly mourned, whereas in another person’s is not.

In my practice, many of my bereaved clients have experienced the death of a spouse or partner, and along with all the other life changes, there exists the loss of the intimacy which they shared with that person. Grievers often feel that they have to keep this topic to themselves, and they don’t have a place to express this. In my practice, I encourage grievers to open up about this, because…

For a child, the death of a grandparent can present a big life change. Keeping in mind that children are the “forgotten grievers”, consider these thoughts for a moment or two. Read More…

When dealing with grief, remembrance is an established principle that helps heal, so we can go on living our lives in meaningful ways. Memorials are an important part of every culture. To find out how grievers are impacted by memorial day read more!

Suicide is a death like none other. Survivors of suicide can often experience different emotions that are unique to this kind of loss. It brings about so many unbearable feelings and emotions in people.

One of the known side effects of grief is a lack of motivation to do so many things. For some, that includes exercise. Others want to over-exercise as a means of distraction or a way to use up the pent-up feelings and energy that comprises grief.

For the majority (not all, but many many) grievers, the last thing they want to do is EXERCISE…

I am such a believer in the power of yoga and I watch friends, family and colleagues benefit immensely from this practice. I wanted to experience for myself the power of this particular yoga practice to help heal grief. I also knew that I would want to then recommend it to the clients in my grief counseling practice.