Divorce is a trauma; it's a death and a loss. You have to grieve it. Still, there are ways to do so healthily.

In our society, many people struggle to determine if their grief after a loss is normal. After all, we don’t get to see other people grieve. Most people don’t grieve publicly and often feel they have ...

Losing a loved one represents one of life’s most challenging experiences, with grief following unpredictable patterns that defy simple categorization into neat stages. Mental health professionals at ...

As my mother lay in her hospital bed, fully aware that she was nearing the end, she asked me, “So what are you going to do with the rest of your life?” Her question struck me like a ton of bricks. I ...

The people of Los Angeles are suffering. Many of them have lost their homes or know people who have and are currently experiencing vicarious trauma and survivor’s guilt, leaving everyone to feel ...

It has never been my intention to become a professional widow—which, I'm discovering, is actually a bit tricky because the majority of my work these days is centered on death, dying, and grief. I have ...

“It’s time to move on” is a statement that people who are grieving often hear. Although people are trying their best to be supportive, this statement is the least helpful. The most important thing to ...

Emotionally preparing for something sad to happen is a way of coping.

Ambiguous grief is the experience of loss without closure, often prolonged and rarely fully recognized by society. Grief is a natural response to loss, often associated with death. However, there is ...

Thanksgiving and Christmas can bring up bittersweet feelings. Yes, the end-of-year holidays are a time for celebration and being with family. But for many in the midst of grief, the holiday season can ...