Grief

December 19, 2018
It's OK to be Sad at Christmas

It’s OK to be Sad at Christmas

If you are sad this Christmas, it is ok. We tend to feel that the holidays aren’t a time for sadness. That we should magically “feel […]
November 19, 2018
Grieving Through the Holidays

Grieving Through the Holidays

Grieving Through the Holidays For so many families the holidays hold the promise of togetherness, familiarity, tradition and comfort. But for the grieving, every one of […]
June 14, 2018
Missing Your Dad on Father's Day

Missing Your Dad on Father’s Day

Living intentionally with people is paramount to living well. I also believe intentionality is essential to grieving well. Father’s Day hits a tender spot. Every year […]
May 19, 2016
Forget About Closure: A New Way to Look at Grief

Forget About Closure: A New Way to Look at Grief

The word “closure” is a tricky and usually misused word. Taken from it’s Latin root “clausura,” literally meaning “to close,” the word is often used to signify what […]
March 24, 2016
Death Died a Long Time Ago

Death Died a Long Time Ago

As Easter approaches and Spring continues to bloom all over our beautiful county, my heart and eyes behold the hope of this season; the hope of life. […]
February 3, 2016
How Long Does Grief Last? The Surprising Answer

How Long Does Grief Last? The Surprising Answer

We all want to know how long something terrible is going to last, knowing gives us a sense of control over the unknown and comforts us […]
December 2, 2015
Grief During the Holidays: 5 Ways for Adults and Children to Remember

Grief During the Holidays: 5 Ways for Adults and Children to Remember

Each year as we prepare for and pass by our Candlelight Service of Remembrance I am confronted with the multitudes of losses experienced in our community in […]
October 21, 2015
A Crash Course in Listening: 3 Do’s and Don’ts

A Crash Course in Listening: 3 Do’s and Don’ts

One of the biggest concerns people have when they encounter a bereaved individual isn’t (strangely enough) how the bereaved person is doing, but “what do I say to […]
June 25, 2015
After They Die: Sorting Through Their “Stuff”

After They Die: Sorting Through Their “Stuff”

Getting rid of someone’s stuff after they die is tough. It is an admission. For some people, it is the ultimate act of reconciling the permanence […]