Recently I spoke with a family member who is affected by the traumatic experiences of an individual/veteran who was in the army and active in war. She shared numerous examples of how life is a series of losses for the...
Anger and Grief
I wonder if perhaps to some degree many of us get angry after a loss. The word anger brings to mind struggling with something, trying to get control over, wanting to be in charge; struggling, control and in charge of...
Children and Thoughts of Suicide Part 2
As discussed in a prior article part 1, children do have thoughts of suicide and DO act upon those thoughts. What do you need to pay attention to? How do children know about suicide? What can YOU do?
What do you...
Children and Thoughts of Suicide
Children and thoughts of suicide is a topic many, including myself, find disturbing. You may ask yourself “Why would a child have thoughts of suicide”? Are there no support systems? Where are the parents?
There is never a shortage of questions....