The end-of-the year holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, and New Years, can be complicated to face when you are grieving. It is very normal to experience an increase in your grief during this time as we reflect back on memories, traditions, and connections while your loved one was alive. You may be even more…
Practices
Grief Rituals and How They Help
The death of a loved one profoundly shatters our assumptive worlds as a person who meant such a great deal to daily life is suddenly gone. The absence leaves a void that begs to be filled for what can feel like ages, and waves of grief are physically, mentally, and emotionally crushing. This distress can…
Mindful Art for Coping
As you learn to navigate life after a loss, you may notice different ways that your grief is affecting you. Grief can have an impact on how you feel both physically and emotionally. You might notice some changes in the way you think, act, or interact with others. Grief can also have an effect on…
