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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Last week I shared what not to say to a grieving person. This week, I want to focus on what to say to a grieving person. I can’t imagine how you feel – this is one of the best statements you can say to a griever, for good reasons. Because you don’t know how someone […]
