2017-03-13 16:12
How do self-compassionate people handle difficult life events (like major illness and grief)? Really well.
To summarize this comprehensive study:
Having trouble thinking about or feeling yo… Read More
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Reflections on grief counseling, living with cancer, being a caregiver.
2017-02-27 17:33
"While it’s hard to explain to kids how babies come into the world, it might be harder to explain that people leave the world too." Want to learn more about helping children in y… Read More
2017-02-13 22:53
When it comes to mental health there are few hard and fast rules, and grief is no different. Between differing genetics and life experience, no two people are exactly alike, and so we each… Read More
2017-01-16 19:08
Two inspiring poems on looking at the end of life. Mary Oliver writes:
When Death Comes
When death comeslike the hungry bear in autumn;when death comes and takes all the bright coins… Read More
2017-01-02 22:10
Elevated Insights Assessment provides psychological evaluation services in Denver, Colorado. They offer insight into your child’s ability to function across settings, highlighting attr… Read More
2017-01-02 19:47
A quick Google search might indicate that grief counseling is not very effective. This well publicized idea, though, is incomplete and harmful.
The caution against grief counseling is a be… Read More
2016-12-19 22:38
Some people appear unaffected by grief. Their life quickly returns to normal and they don’t seem to be upset following a death. Many well-meaning people, including therapists, might… Read More
2016-12-05 16:43
Pop psychology can be harmful. The way most of us understand the “five stages of grief” (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, & acceptance) is a great example. A few… Read More
2016-11-21 18:11
In this podcast, Dr. Ira Byock highlights the importance of healing old relational wounds. I am excited to share this because many of the people I see for grief counseling would be in… Read More
2016-11-07 17:27
The typical debate about hospice care vs. aggressive medical treatment is one of quality vs. quantity. Hospice care emphasizes symptom management and emotional support, ideally leading… Read More
2016-10-28 19:30
We’re bad at talking about death. And yet, whether or not it’s conscious, most people have fairly specific wishes for how they want to die.
Some prefer to die at home surround… Read More
2016-09-27 17:51
In the wake of a death, people experience grief. They may feel sad, lonely, or low on energy. They may feel disconnected from others and think frequently about the person who has died. This… Read More
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