GRIEF & LOSS
Featured ArticleHandling Emotions During End of Life Caregiving Providing end of life care for someone we love is one of the most difficult experiences of a lifetime. The emotions, varied and unpredictable are neither right nor wrong; they just are. Read more Display Articles by Title | Author | Newest All Grief & Loss Articles
The death of someone close can be a life-changing experience. If you are the primary caregiver of someone you love, this experience can affect every aspect of your life for some time. It is natural to grieve the death of a loved one before, during, and after the actual time of their passing. The process of accepting the unacceptable is what grieving is all about. Read more
Are You Grieving, or Depressed? Grief is often misdiagnosed as depression. Of course, if grief is misdiagnosed, it may not be treated properly, particularly if only medication is used to ease the symptoms. Read more
It's hard losing a loved one, especially one whose life was shortened by chronic illness. The multiple sclerosis that attacked my brother's body in his twenties was finally diagnosed, after much suffering, twenty years later. Although he had completed law school, his illness made it impossible for him to practice his profession the way he had longed to do since childhood. Read more
How to Grieve When You Need to Work, Caregive, and Live When you are actively grieving, mounting even the slightest effort may seem unimaginable. Tasks formerly enjoyed may become distasteful. Read more
When we are grieving, the first step is to allow ourselves to feel. By letting go and truly observing our grief, we can help say goodbye to the ones we love. Read more
What Is An Anniversary Reaction? Let's say your loved one died many months ago. You did all the "right" things. You cried until it seemed like you had no tears left. You talked until you were blue in the face about your beloved to anyone who would listen. Read more
When a loved one dies, your whole world may go topsy-turvy. You may feel bereft and lost. You may feel just "not yourself." Read more
As a therapist, I am often asked, "What happens if depression is not treated?" People seldom ask, "What happens if grief is not treated?" Yet many people are suffering from grief, not depression. Read more
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