Friendship is one of the biggest positive aspects of life as a human being. It can bring great joy, love and closeness with others when we connect to another person…
Why Grief Isn’t Linear: Embracing the Ups and Downs of the Journey
Grief is an incredibly complex series of emotions that one can feel when they have lost a loved one. It is not a simple process that one goes through in…
Triggers in the Digital Age: Navigating Social Media, Memories, and Online Reminders
Social media has been a breakthrough in connecting with others in our society. It has also brought changes to the way we grieve our loved ones. Websites and platforms such…
Finding Comfort in Community: Connecting with Others and Sharing Joyful Memories During Grief
Connection with others is a fundamental need for humans. Lacking these connections can lead to depression, loneliness and a state of ennui – which is an unfortunately commonality in the…
When a Child Chooses to Estrange: Is There Hope For Reconciliation
The estrangement between parents and children happens due to several reasons and can range from mistreatment/abuse, disagreements about the past, traumatic experiences or incompatible views. This can be from either…
Understanding Anticipatory Grief and Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving is a rewarding experience for those who enjoy caring for others. As a career it is rewarding and as a helpful choice by a loved one, it is an…
Substance Abuse as a Response to Grief & Loss
Losing someone close to you is devastating, and brings some of the most raw and painful emotions in the human psyche to the surface, which can be incredibly hard to…
