Blog: Grief
Asking for Help Takes Bravery and Can Save a Life»
Dear Ted, I have spent the last four years pretending that everything is okay and going well. I am starting to realize I am exhausted and emotionally depleted. I had…
RAIN Meditation for Grief»
The visceral experience of grief within one’s body, mind, and soul has often been compared to weather phenomena: a tidal wave, a raging storm, or even a gentle breeze. Sometimes…
Present Triggers Spark Memories and Feelings»
Dear Ted, My life has had a lot of loss, especially in the last five years. My most recent loss was a year ago when my husband passed away. Due…
Grief: A Redefinition of the Self»
Most of us associate grief with death. The Cambridge English Dictionary defines grief as “very great sadness, especially at the death of someone.” Merriam-Webster defines grief as “deep and poignant…
Community Grief and Trauma»
Q: It seems our town has had many deaths and strange events of loss lately. Does a community have a collective type of grief or what happens in these difficult…
How to Cope with Grief, with Ted Wiard»
The Rev. Ted Wiard is a licensed clinical therapist, certified grief counselor, an ordained minister, a New Mexico certified schoolteacher, and a certified tennis teaching professional. Ted’s passion for working with grief, loss, and resiliency arose from his own personal losses in which he realized there were very few places to go for support and healing from loss.
Ted’s Story: From Tragedy to New Beginnings»
Ted Wiard’s unfathomable tragedy became his fuel to help others. Bravery Tapes is a multimedia experience that portrays stories of human courage. It is created and produced by singer-songwriter-journalist Jens Erik Gould, and is shown here with his permission.
