While doing an interactive presentation on the topic of “Grief and Spirituality” I was asked what I thought the purpose of grief was. Delving deeper into this question I have a few ideas to share with you.
What is the Purpose of Grief?
Saying Good Bye
Small Wonders
Have you ever taken the time to analyze the events in your life and then wonder how you made it through the tough times? Sometimes, the tough times include grief and loss. There are inevitably, small wonders in...
Abortion as a Component of Disenfranchised Grief
Disenfranchised Grief…Unspoken
Hoarding & Grief Continued
Hoarding & Grief
“Golden Rules for Living” Creating Memories as you Re-remember
I was getting ready to relocate my office space and came across the following news article I had saved from many years ago. The article was addressed to “Dear Gram”. Is there anything you can relate to here...
Looking Back to Get the Courage to Move Forward
Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes there is a feeling or thought as if I am never going to get through this crisis or trauma. In the midst of despair your body remembers what past...
Is Grief a Mental Illness or Part of Life?
There was a lot of controversy over how grief and depression are lumped together in the May 2013 DSM-5 book; that is the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” used by psychiatrists and other professionals.