What To Do Beyond “I’m Sorry for Your Loss”
Death is a part of life. Yet when someone we know experiences the death of a loved one, we’re often unsure about what to say or how to help. We don’t want to blunder and make them hurt more than they already do. For what to do beyond saying “I’m sorry for your loss,” the […]
My Visit to Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
In 2017 I was fortunate to be one of 10 clinicians from across the U.S. who was invited to tour Open Sky Wilderness, an outdoor wilderness therapy program based in Durango, Colorado. What is wilderness therapy? A quick definition from Wikipedia: Wilderness therapy (also known as outdoor behavioral healthcare) is an adventure-based therapy treatment modality for behavior modification and interpersonal self-improvement, combining experiential […]
Vacationing After a Loved One Dies
In the past, the holiday season may have meant it was time to plan a vacation. Now the thought of vacationing without your loved one brings a wave of grief and may even feel like a betrayal of his or her memory. It may seem counter-intuitive, but vacationing actually can be helpful for you and […]
20 Life Transition Quotes for Change
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, E-RYT Life transitions are hard – there are no two ways about it. Even though you will experience many transitions throughout your lifetime, you may not always feel like putting out the welcome sign. That’s possibly because life transitions mean change and leaving behind what you know and […]
Celebrating Thanksgiving When You’re Missing a Loved One
originally published Nov.21, 2019 Thanksgiving is all about family. Regardless of religion, ethnicity, culture, race, economic bracket, or region of the country, celebrating Thanksgiving is a family tradition across the U.S. Each year, the vast majority of us gather together with our family around a dining room table, eat favorite foods, and share memories and […]