Grief, Loss, & Trauma
Supporting Your Teen Through Grief
Grief is one of the most painful, confusing experiences we go through as humans. The permanence of death is hard to grapple with, and it often arrives wrapped in denial, shock, anger, and sadness — sometimes all in the same hour. As adults, our own pain and the bigger questions loss raises about life and…
Read MoreGrieving Through The Holidays
By: Elizabeth Koth It was around the holidays last year that my dad started to undergo a battery of tests that eventually ended with a cancer diagnosis. He went through one round of chemo in early February and passed away on February 15th…his 74th birthday. It has been just over 10 months since his passing…
Read MoreHow To Help Your Child Grieve The Death Of A Pet
The first major addition to our household was our dog, Waldo. The memory of driving home with our new little puppy in my lap always brings a smile to my face. He taught my husband and me how to be consistent and set boundaries in our household. And he happily took on the role of…
Read MoreThe Stories You Carry: Signs of Vicarious Trauma
Have you ever watched a suspense movie while your shoulders crept toward your ears, your heart started racing, and you found yourself warning the person on screen not to open that door? You know you’re sitting safely on your couch. You know the threatening music is there specifically to manipulate you, but your body responds…
Read MoreWhen Grief Comes in Waves: Understanding and Coping With Loss
It’s safe to say that most of us will experience grief and loss at some point in our lives. Even so, knowing that grief is universal does little to prepare us for how personal, unpredictable, and disruptive it can feel. You may be moving through an ordinary day—answering emails, standing in the grocery store, or…
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