Posted: February 25, 2025
In many cases, grief occurs when someone has already suffered a loss. But grief can also result from a loss that is impending but hasn’t yet occurred. When this happens, it’s referred to as “anticipatory grief” or “preparatory grief.” Anticipatory grief commonly affects individuals who...
Posted: December 22, 2024
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. But for those who have suffered a recent loss, the holidays can be painful and isolating. Here are some ways you can cope with the holidays after a loss: Recognize You are Not...
Posted: September 19, 2024
Experiencing the death of a loved one is the hardest thing we can go through in this life. What can make grieving even more challenging is the feeling that we’re somehow doing it wrong. But grieving is a unique experience and there is truly no...
Posted: January 11, 2024
I have been a mental health provider since 2008 and I have been a lifelong struggler with anxiety. Anxiety is a beast (at least that's what I call it) because it's so hard to fight and it's relentless. I do believe there are tips and...
Posted: October 25, 2023
Few things are more sad or difficult than finding out that a loved one has suffered a personal loss. Many times we fail to reach out to a loved one in grief out of shyness or uncertainty. We worry that we don’t have the words,...