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In my twelve years as spiritual counselor, I have seen men and women choke back their feelings while simultaneously defending the Almighty who supposedly allowed the devastating events to take place. Unfortunately, both smothering of emotions and advocating for the divine … Continue reading
We often harshly judge behaviors we don’t understand. They can involve someone’s ingratitude or anger, or actions we label as foolish. I recently was guilty of the same thing here in the San Francisco Bay area with one of my … Continue reading
Kevin Quiles shares his story of losing his infant daughter and learning how to cope. To learn more about Kevin
What can be said about the meaning of anger; and what role does anger play in our eventual recovery from grief? We know that, as humans, we are capable of experiencing a full range of feelings, and that each of … Continue reading
The 60 Minutes segment on end of life expenses did more than highlight inappropriate medical costs. It spoke to the role of medical technology in our cultural denial of death. As medical technology becomes more sophisticated in forestalling our inevitable … Continue reading
Grief creates an immediate need for support. My husband and I relied on a family support system – our elder daughter, brother and sister-in-law, and father-in-law – for many years. All of these family members lived in town and were … Continue reading
More than 10 years ago, I saw a black and white photograph by Richard Avedon that I still vividly remember. It was taken of a young boy in 1947 in Sicily. He was in the foreground smiling broadly and wearing … Continue reading
We recommend “Departures,” the 2009 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film, currently in theaters. “Departures” is a moving, inspiring glimpse into Japan’s cultural heritage of caring for a body after death. When a young cellist loses his orchestra job, … Continue reading
Father’s Day is just ahead, and for more than 150 million Americans whose fathers have died, it will be a day of missing Dad. Father’s Day can be a traumatic day for those of us whose fathers who have died … Continue reading
By Harriet Hodgson – Religion means different things to different people. When someone dies, it is common to turn to religion and spirituality for support. In 2007, four of my loved ones died in the span of nine months. I … Continue reading
When we lose a loved one we are confronted with a life-changing event that forces us to accept that our lives will never be the same again. As a grief counselor, and someone who has experienced my own profound losses, … Continue reading
Spiritual Director, Mary Tracy O’Keefe, shares thoughts on spiritual healing.
Rev Thomas Pierce – Darkness cannot be dissected. But where there is some light, or rather evidence of light (as opposed to sources of light), one can at least describe the shadows that are cast. First Shadow: Grief has a … Continue reading
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Since the death of his brother, Frank Lewis has led a sibling chapter of The Compassionate Friends. Through his work as a pastor he has been able to help others navigate their grief.
Mary Treacy O’Keefe is a the co-founder of Well Within, a non-profit holistic wellness center. She is an author, speaker and spiritual director.
By John Pete — I have often encountered people who question the purpose of life, especially following a sad loss in their lives. As a spiritual person I too have questioned our purpose and the existence of God and why … Continue reading
By John Pete — I have often encountered people who question the purpose of life, especially following a sad loss in their lives. As a spiritual person I too have questioned our purpose and the existence of God and why bad … Continue reading
Having lost loved ones to suicide, I am deeply saddened and feel abandoned when the Christian faith I look to for support and comfort judge and condemn victims of suicides. While I certainly do not support or advocate suicide, nowhere in … Continue reading
Writer Ariane de Bonvoisin explains the importance of the first 30 days when making changes Continue reading
Poet/Professor Robert Neimeyer explores the struggle of those who have “driven the long cold road alone.”
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Rabbi Earl Grollman shares his wisdom about dealing with grief and loss.
Cay shares her journey after her son’s death by suicide. She found solace through prayer and artisitc expression.
