My “Foodie Friend” and I enjoyed a lavish five-course meal at a 5-star restaurant to celebrate my birthday. When picking up my phone to snap another picture of the elaborate entrée, I noticed a [...]
Until we recognize our state of grief due to loss, we just keep on keeping on. And then there’s no room for self-compassion. No room for finding a gentler way of being – with ourselves and [...]
Last week on the Mindbody Radio series, Grief is Not Contagious, we discussed these six kinds of grief: Anticipatory Disenfranchised Complicated Secondary The Two-Year Cycle Child Grief Let me [...]
It’s my pleasure this week to introduce to you a wonderful grief coach. I first met Sarah Shaoul through a client who was a guest on her podcast. Since then, Sarah and I have met in person, [...]
Several of you have experienced yet another loss. A different loss. The grueling loss of your beloved pet. Some of you lament, “This is the last loss I can take!” “It’s the one thing that [...]
I felt the tragic news of Kobe Bryant’s death like a kick in my gut. Last Sunday afternoon, a client said to me, “My grief is much better this week. But my sons are struggling with the news of [...]
Lately, I’ve spent time thinking deeply about what I’ve learned from my and my clients’ grief journeys. And I believe there are three significant challenges we must all face in grief: Realizing [...]
The world feels more chaotic. Traumatized people are seeking out therapy and support groups. They feel defenseless. Like their force-field shield is damaged. The state of Raw Grief can feel like [...]
Your world has been turned upside down by loss. But the world is still moving forward. How can this be? You’re struggling to gain your footing. To feel better - like your old self. You’ve [...]
Last week we explored the concept that YOU are the place for love to go. This means taking care of your precious self. AKA Self-care. Grief is a time for self-care. A giant “time-out” that [...]
