I lost my father to suicide in March of 2014. I was waist-deep in a clinical psychology doctoral program; however, no class, therapy session or research paper could have prepared me for this crushing blow. This was my best friend, my supporter, the coolest guy I know – my dad. The first few weeks were…
Perspective
COVID, Race, and Collective Grief in the Black Community
As a therapist at the Center for Grief Therapy and Education, I wish to acknowledge the grief and pain of the friends and family of George Floyd as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Their suffering is compounded by the fact that Mr. Floyd did not die of natural causes, nor was his…
A Very Covid Commencement
The rollercoaster of emotions that COVID-19 has brought us all have not been easy to deal with. But it important to know that we are in this together and keep hope that we can all find some solidarity. COVID-19 has brought it a lot of uncertainty, and this should not be minimized in any way.…
