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Grief is a simple word that describes a significant, immeasurable and indescribable loss. When someone is sad, cries, or wants to be alone because of a loss, that’s kind of what we expect. But grief can show up in lots of different ways. Though grief can happen in any season, there are some seasons that…
Death is a natural occurrence of life. Despite our many encounters with death, the process doesn’t get any easier. Furthermore, it can be incredibly difficult supporting a loved one in grief. Talking about death is hard and it can feel awkward trying to comfort someone in grief with cliché death phrases. Here are 5 things…
What is Self-Care? We are all aware self-care has become extremely popular over the past few years. It’s often associated with images of spa days, massages, shopping, and vacations. Others have used self-care and coping interchangeably, but they are not the same. What is self-care exactly? Self-care is any activity performed to maintain mental, emotional,…
After the “national awakening” to experiences of racial injustice, a debate sparked about the “correct or appropriate” way to honor police brutality victims or protest racial inequality. Some argue protesting SHOULD be done in a “respectful”, peaceful manner only. While others believe protests can be nonviolent or violent. The stages of grief is a familiar…
The past few days have been…hard. Honestly, there are no words that can grasp the series of emotions so many people are feeling. I’m referring to the near-fatal shooting of Jacob Blake, an African-American male, by a White American police officer in Kenosha, WI. This will not be a discussion of the shooting or the…
How To Find A Culturally Competent Therapist Typically, before therapy officially begins, there is a consultation between the client and potential therapist. The meeting is an opportunity for the client to express their needs and for the therapist to assess the client’s needs and their ability to address them. One topic that is rarely discussed…
How To Cope With Grief In part I of the Grief series, I focused on understanding grief by identifying truths and myths surrounding grief. For Part II I will focus on the experience of grief and how to cope with the emotional and mental rollercoaster of grief in a healthy manner.
6 Myths and Facts About Grief My Thursday started great with a to-do list that I was excited to tackle. I received a call from one of my coworkers and was prepared for a cheerful chat. I asked her how she was, “not so good” was the response I received. My coworker then uttered the…
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