Guest blog post by Ashley Wilkins, LCSW The worst has happened. A loved one has died, and you’re left wondering how to navigate the difficult days ahead. When a child suffers a considerable loss - a parent, sibling, grandparent, or someone significant in their life - they feel … [Read more...]
How To Manage Grief And Loss: 4 Coping Strategies
Guest blog post by Codie Surratt, LPC, MA. LMT Grief sucks. It really does. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. I am equipped with therapeutic tools and years of education. I spent several years working at a center for grief prior to experiencing my own depths … [Read more...]
Why Grief And Loss Of A Parent Hits You So Hard Even If You Weren’t Close
Grief over the death of a parent is a form of bereavement that virtually every human being experiences. Only those who precede their parents in death escape this grief. But why does grief over the loss of a parent hit you so hard - even if you weren't close? It's grounded in … [Read more...]
What To Look For When You’re Searching For Grief And Loss Support
Grief after the loss of a loved one may feel like a very personal struggle that you must find your way through alone. But grief and loss support can make the experience easier and maybe even a rewarding process. Difficult periods in life can require more resources or tools … [Read more...]
What To Do Beyond “I’m Sorry for Your Loss”
A 45 year-old woman from my church died very unexpectedly about 2 weeks ago. Then a good friend called me on Christmas Eve day - a friend of hers had just discovered the body of her 54 year-old mother. It's been a season of shock and grief. Grieving can be complicated when a … [Read more...]
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