Blog: loss
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…