Jun 5, 2020 | Grief and Loss, Self-Help, Stress
As we tentatively resume activities and ease social restrictions, it is natural to feel stressed and uncertain. We don’t know what the path forward looks like. Many have imagined what this path “should” look like. There is often a disconnection between what we believe...
May 8, 2014 | Grief and Loss, Holidays, Parents
While many mothers will be happily celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend, many others will be quietly grieving the loss of a child. A day meant to honor mothers often brings fresh waves of sadness, even for the death of a child that occurred many years ago....
Feb 9, 2012 | Grief and Loss, Relationships
The new TLC Special, “I Cloned My Pet” tells the stories of people who choose to clone their pets. One participant on the show, Danielle, chose to pay $50,000 to clone her beloved dog named Trouble. The ability to clone a pet is relatively new. In the past, people...
Dec 15, 2011 | Depression, Grief and Loss, Holidays, Stress
If you have listened to the radio during the Christmas season, you probably heard many songs proclaiming how joyful this season is, including the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” For many people, Christmas is a time filled with mixed emotions,...
Jul 5, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, Body Image, Counseling, Depression, Grief and Loss, Psychotherapy, Self Esteem
Kate had been diagnosed with a serious health condition that changed the course of her life. She was overcome with thoughts about the unfairness of the situation, the difficulties she would face, and her unknown future. As she became depressed, friends and family...
Jun 30, 2009 | Depression, Grief and Loss
Understanding Grief and Loss Grief is a normal and natural reaction to loss. People can experience many losses, from the death of a loved one to the loss of a significant relationship. Other losses can occur as people experience change. Symptoms of Grief and Loss:...
