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In 2007 Michael Davis lost his life while serving his country in Iraq. At a mere 21 years of age, Taryn Davis became a widow. In the wake of this tragedy, Taryn began to discover that resources were scarce for Continue reading
Dr. Jane Robertson Westerfield is the author of three books on death and dying and is a Speaker/Performer, Director and Producer. Dr. Westerfield has some unique perspectives to offer those who are grieving during the holidays which she shares with Continue reading
Deborah and Heidi talk about adult children & the loss of elderly parents
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Sharing gives voice to difficult loss and painful grief. But it also helps others to know they are never alone. And that is a wonderful way to honor the lives of our loved ones.
By: Stan Popovich As an author of a managing fear book, I have lost a few pets and it was very tough to get over. Anyone who loses a pet knows how difficult it can be to get over a … Continue reading
When I first heard about the explosions in Boston I took a deep breath. Two explosions would probably cause some deaths. Now I know an eight year old boy was killed and a father’s adult son lost his legs. This … Continue reading
Dealing with fear and anxiety can be very difficult. As a result, using the help of God can be very effective in managing your fears. With this in mind, here are some suggestions on how a person can use the … Continue reading
Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to get the help they need for various reasons. Making excuses of not getting the treatment … Continue reading
Dealing with a sick relative can be very difficult. Here are some tips on how to help a loved one who is going through an illness. 1. Learn to communicate with your doctor and loved ones. Talk with your doctors … Continue reading
What do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can … Continue reading
You are just diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, OCD, or some other mental health disorder. The first thing you need to do is to use the services of a professional. The … Continue reading
When your dealing with your mental health issues and your fears, it is important to get some help from a counselor. Here are some reasons why it is important to get professional help to help cope with your fears and … Continue reading
Using drugs and alcohol are not the answers to your problems. They might make you feel better for a while but sooner or later you will have to face your fears and anxieties. In the meantime, here are some reasons … Continue reading
When your fears and depression have the best of you, it is easy to feel that things will not get any better. This is not true. There is much help available in today’s society and the best way to deal … Continue reading
All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, … Continue reading
Living With Ambiguity The older I get, the more that I realize how quickly and drastically life can change. There are some events that defy logic, and despite our best efforts to try to make sense of them, many unanswered … Continue reading
The Old Tree There is an old tree that stands as a giant in our back yard. This tree stood tall on this land years before we built our home. I am thankful to the stranger that planted it. This … Continue reading
What would those who died say to their loved ones if they could somehow get a message across? I asked that question over and over in my mind in April 1995 after the bombing in Oklahoma City shook the country … Continue reading
Even before my son Paul died, I started writing about him and his bipolar disorder. I kept a journal to get out the frustrations of dealing with his episodes and hospitalizations and erratic behavior, and I took several classes and … Continue reading
When I was a teenager, I was an artist. Painting was a therapeutic release for me. It helped me to outwardly express in a positive manner my inner anguish, anger and pain from abuse and other traumatic experiences in my … Continue reading
I’m sure my friends wondered why I still had the sympathy cards up 6 months after my husband died. I found them comforting. It visually confirmed all our friends and family that cared for my daughters and me. I wasn’t … Continue reading
Rich Rosser’s book, Piggy Nation: Let’s Go Camping, is available at his website.
Rich Rosser’s book, Piggy Nation, is available at his website.
Deborah and Heidi talk about adult children & the loss of elderly parents
In 2007 Michael Davis lost his life while serving his country in Iraq. At a mere 21 years of age, Taryn Davis became a widow. In the wake of this tragedy, Taryn began to discover that resources were scarce for … Continue reading
I don’t think there is anything more gratifying than working with hospice. A few years after my son’s death, I decided to sign up for the training sessions, which surprisingly many people do in my position. I had started to … Continue reading
Melauree Shaw, a doctoral student at Pacifica Graduate Institute in California, is completing her dissertation on sibling loss due to a childhood chronic illness. The current study explores the psychological impact on the entire family through the lens of the sibling. … Continue reading
Would you be willing to answer a few questions about your bereavement experience? Fran Dorf, acclaimed novelist, clinical social worker and psychotherapist, and bereaved mother, seeks interview subjects (any age or background) for her first non-fiction book about surviving grief, … Continue reading