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What Are the Stages of Grief and How Can You Navigate Them?

Losing someone you love changes everything. The pain feels overwhelming, and you might wonder if what you’re feeling is normal. Understanding the stages of grief can help you make sense of your emotions and find a path toward healing. Grief doesn’t follow a rulebook, but knowing what to expect can bring comfort during one of […]

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7 Reasons to Explore Psychological Testing at Grief Recovery Center

Have you ever wanted to understand why your brain works the way that it does? You’re not alone! Understanding how your brain works on a deeper level has many benefits, and psychological testing is one way to help increase that understanding. What is psychological testing? Psychological assessments are standardized tests done by psychologists to help […]

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Virtual Counseling vs. In-Person Counseling: Which is Right for You?

Deciding to seek therapy is a big step, and if it’s one you’re considering, congratulations! You’re doing something vulnerable and admirable. One big question you may be considering while embarking on your journey to find a therapist is: virtual counseling vs. in-person counseling: which one is right for you? At Grief Recovery Center, we offer […]

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A Guide to Understanding Trauma Recovery with Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

A Guide to Understanding Trauma Recovery with Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Trauma is difficult to navigate on your own. Imagine an entire workplace reeling from the unexpected loss of a beloved team member. The emotional toll is enormous, and individuals often feel unsure how to process such an event as a group. This is where Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) comes in. *Note, You may be […]

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Helping yourself and others cope with the grief during the holiday season

How to Survive the Holiday Season

We just had Thanksgiving, marking the unofficial start of the holiday season. The holiday season, while full of merriment and twinkle lights, can also be a complicated emotional time for many, bringing challenges like loneliness during the holidays. If you need extra help coping with the ups and downs of this time of year, we’ve […]

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Teen Grief Counseling: What to Expect

Teen Grief Counseling: What to Expect

What is navigating grief like as a child or teen? Managing grief and loss is hard enough at any age, but as a child or teen, it can be even harder—there’s no life context for these big feelings, and there hasn’t been enough time or experience to practice navigating this type of vulnerability and loss. […]

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The Benefits of Joining a Grief Support Group

Grief is a deeply personal and often intense experience. It can make us withdraw from our loved ones, from our regular routines, from our hobbies, and even sometimes from ourselves. This isolation, while temporarily comforting or numbing, can make managing and navigating our grief even more burdensome. But grief doesn’t have to be endured alone. […]

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Unpacking Grief And Disability

Unpacking Grief and Disability

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Let’s talk about grief and disability. Disability Pride Month celebrates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26th, 1990. This law was designed to add legal protections against discrimination for disabled people as well as designate requirements for reasonable […]

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Breaking the Stigma: 5 Blogs to Better Understand Suicide

Breaking the Stigma: 5 Blogs to Better Understand Suicide

Suicide is a difficult subject to talk about, which makes it a difficult subject to fully understand. Because of this, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about suicide that can actually harm our understanding of what it means to be suicidal, struggle with suicidal ideation, or how to be a support to someone […]

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4 Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene

4 Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene

Do you have trouble sleeping? Unfortunately, a lot of us do. In fact, according to this study from NCOA (National Council on Aging), published this January: 13.5% of American adults (over 18 years of age) reported feeling tired most days. More than a third of Americans report getting less than seven hours of sleep in […]

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