- Dec 19, 2017
- 3 min
Grief highlighted By Dr. Phil
Anytime Grief & Loss are in the spotlight, it gets my attention. Yesterday, Dr. Phil did his show partially about Melissa (left), who...
- Oct 17, 2017
- 2 min
National Sorrows.....
As someone who has seen political outrage and national anger hundreds of times, I am struck by how bitter and ugly these times are. And it s
- Apr 5, 2017
- 4 min
Must We Suffer When We Grieve?
Grieving often involves a tremendous amount of suffering. But lately, I seem to be running across a great many people who have lost...
- Aug 26, 2016
- 2 min
Grief Coaching, Money Making and Other Thorny Things
I do not do things like other coaches. And I am continually frustrated by reading how I can make millions convincing clients that they...
- Aug 11, 2016
- 4 min
Heartbreakingly Different - Three Types of Suicide
It is the two-year anniversary of the tragic death of Robin Williams, one of my heroes both as performer and a human being. I grieved for...
- Aug 8, 2016
- 3 min
Kids and Watching Their Pets Die - Avoiding Trauma
A child's first exposure to death often comes from the loss of a beloved pet. Kids get very attached to animals as sources of comfort and...
- Aug 5, 2016
- 2 min
The Khan Family and Their Grief
I generally take great care to remain neutral politically in my work, as I wish to be available to anyone who comes to me regardless of...
- May 19, 2016
- 4 min
Three Ways That Each Griever Differs – How to Spot Them and How to Help Them
There is not a single human being who will escape loss. Whether a beloved animal, a job, a life change or a health diagnosis, all of...
- May 5, 2016
- 6 min
The Three Waves of Shock After a Loss - and How to Survive Them
Shock is part of the landscape of loss. Sometimes it can act like a slow burn – and sometimes it hits you like a freight train. No matter...
- Apr 27, 2016
- 3 min
Three Things That Are Really Bothering Me about the Death of Prince
We like to poke fun at celebrities – their money, their eccentricities, their attitudes. There are certainly some of them who seem pretty...