The Myth of Time

It is not uncommon for clients to ask me about how long their grief will continue. There may be expectations from family or well-meaning others that they will return to normal after six months or maybe a year. It is after this expected time that people will return as...

Grief Resource

It is my pleasure to recommend Grief.com as a resource for grievers and those who support them. Tender Hearts through Grief.com is a community that allows grievers to come together in mutual support. The creator, David Kessler, is a genuinely remarkable and renowned...

Project Finding Your Rainbow

I received this story of a courageous woman’s journey of grief due to child loss. She very much wanted to share her experience with others, including her blog as a resource. Truly an example of finding meaning in the tragedy that was the loss of her daughter. The...

Grief & Bereaved Parents

People often ask about why others have unrealistic expectations related to grieving. Such expectations can be particularly true in the case of bereaved parents. These expectations may include what I call the magic timeline.  Such models may represent an attempt by...