Setbacks in Grief


Making returns to intense feelings of grief when you thought you were feeling fine can leave you weary and wondering when it’s going to stop.

Normal Grief vs Depression


“Normal” is pretty much impossible to define in the context of grief, but professionals in bereavement education, coaching, and counseling have been trying for some time to figure out the difference between “normal” and “abnormal” grief.

Probably Don’t Slap Your Boss: Safely Expressing Grief


No feeling is “wrong,” it just exists, it’s then up to you to decide what you’re going to do with it.

The Acute Loss Period


The 7 things that happen during the 10-14 days after the loss of a family member or friend are nearly universal and non-negotiable, they will happen whether you want them to or not.

The 12 Days of Grief – Day Nine


See all the Days of Holiday Grief here. Your friends and family are genuinely concerned about how you are doing. Prepare specific answers for questions like, “how are you holding up,” and “is there anything I can do to help?” Consider how your answers will be different if you’re asked by an acquaintance, relative, or best friend. … Continue reading The 12 Days of Grief – Day Nine