Whether it’s a funeral, crisis, divorce, breakup, sick family member, or another difficult life moment, knowing how to respond to someone who needs you can be difficult. Don’t beat yourself up for not knowing; try one of the following phrases to support a person close to you.
10 Things Your Therapist Hopes You Learned During a COVID Centered Year (Part 2)
This month marks the one year anniversary of “let’s all stay home for two weeks help to flatten curve.” I certainly don’t say that to minimize the importance of doing so but I doubt many people predicted the 12 months that followed. It’s been an interesting ride (similar to being stuck on a malfunctioning roller […]
Thank U, Next: How Owning Our Past Heartbreak Can Open Us Up to Love Again
While demonstrations of love and romance may abound in celebration of Valentine’s Day in February, the months after signify something completely different. March ushers in the season of spring, tied in to new beginnings and fresh starts; possibilities; a thawing out from things frozen or stagnant in winter; and growth resulting from seeds planted long […]
Healing Holiday Grief
It’s the holiday season! A time where everyone is holly and jolly and rockin’ around the tree, right? Well for those who are gripping with grief the holiday season can be less than merry. After someone has died the holidays feel different. It can be difficult to muster up the energy to attend family gatherings. You […]