There was a lot of controversy over how grief and depression are lumped together in the May 2013 DSM-5 book; that is the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” used by psychiatrists and other professionals.
Is Grief a Mental Illness or Part of Life?
Joy and Opportunity to Live Life Differently
I have had the privilege to meet and connect with people who have been inspired, to do things they never thought possible or dreamed of doing prior to a significant loss in their lives.
Perhaps, you know people who have inspired...
Parents Estranged from Adult Children
Over the years the topic of parents being estranged from their adult children has come up during conversations with clients, friends and family. Recently a friend mentioned a book she came across called “Done with The Crying”...
Family Story: Create and Share
Telling a family story of loss can help a family create a healing story. I will focus on suicide loss at the moment but this article could apply to other losses as well. How to create a story and why...
Hiding Behind the Mask
I know I talk about grief most of the time, but many people do not realize the extent grief affects their lives. An individual’s spirit, relationships, sense of wellbeing, physical health and more are affected by unresolved grief.
Why do We Hesitate to Seek Help?
I have always wondered why people in general do not seek grief help when it is available to them. What gets in the way; cost, pride, time, perception, fear, embarrassment or perhaps a bad experience when seeking help...
Different Shapes and Forms of Help with Grief and Loss
Take a moment to set aside the confusion, fear, and whatever else may be blocking your path to healing from a grief and loss experience. Consider exploring other options.
The paths to healing are numerous. I have always said, “Different strokes...
Father’s Day Remembering
Father’s Day is a special occasion to honour fathers which is celebrated in different ways and on different days depending on where you live in the world. In Canada, USA and the United Kingdom Father’s Day is celebrated on the...
What I See in Survivors of Grief and Loss
Survivors of grief and loss are a unique type of people who in many cases silently walk among us. You cannot tell by looking at them, what they are thinking or feeling. Chances are you may think they are doing...
Spousal or Partner Loss “YOU CAN DO IT”
The steps to move forward with grief and loss are different for everyone. The important fact is to move forward after a loss and realize there may be 5 steps forward and 3 steps backwards. Progress is not always in...