These days, everything seems intensified. People are easily triggered. Fear, anger, anxiety, and grief come pouring out at the drop of a dime. People need a compassionate listening heart and ear. [...]
When someone we know loses a loved one, we want to give a condolence card. Unfortunately, we’re grief-illiterate. Our words and cards often aren’t as comforting as we intended. [...]
Good things happen in therapy sessions because clients have a safe place to embrace their emotions. A place where they don’t worry if someone else feels uncomfortable. A non-judgmental place. [...]
Twice this week people shared their recent funeral experiences with me. They were either the only attendee at the funeral or they were unable to attend at all. “The rituals around death are [...]
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 [...]
