In the area of grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, or in special needs, individuals are or can become more closed off from other human beings. Many are unable to express emotions properly, communicate with others, or feel independent to do things or interact with others. Individuals can become closed off to the world and unable […]
Grief is a universal and unbiased in who it afflicts. Unfortunately, children suffer in this fallen world of pain and loss. Throughout the world, children are plagued with horrible images that adults in many nations would never imagine. Children are victims of war, bombings, loss of family and many traumatic incidents. Children are abused in […]
The normal grieving process is one of ups and downs. In the initial raw phases of grief, emotions oscillate from extremes. One moment, one may be sad, or angry, another one may find some sort of peace, only to find oneself again in deep emotional turbulence. As time progresses, the individual begins to attempt to […]
Journaling in grief and bereavement offers a personal and reflective way to navigate the complex emotions and experiences that accompany loss. It provides a therapeutic outlet for expressing thoughts and feelings, preserving memories of loved ones, and finding solace through the written word. As we explore the multifaceted aspects of grief journaling, from its theoretical […]
Losing a job is a loss. It has many elements that lead to grief, sadness, loss of identity, pride and numerous secondary financial implications. One can lose a sense of hope when one loses the financial security a good job provides and lead one into despair and poor coping. It is important, as in any […]
Erik Erikson, a prominent psychologist, developed a psychosocial process to measure proper development of the human individual. Through a series of steps in development throughout life, he theorized that the human individual must conquer certain stages in order to develop in a healthy way. When certain stages are not properly conquered, future social and mental […]
Grief effects the whole entirety of the human person. The emotional aftershocks of a loss are so emotionally devastating that the after shocks rock the brain and in turn physically rattle the body. Individuals who lose a person they loved hence experience a total reckoning as the body looks to readjust and recalibrate to the […]
By – James M. Katz, BA As a pet owner, losing a beloved furry friend can be one of the most heart-wrenching experiences. The emotional toll of pet loss grief is often underestimated, leaving many pet owners feeling alone and overwhelmed. In this article, I will discuss the emotional toll of pet loss grief, the […]
Age is a constant in life. From the moment of one’s conception, there is biological change taking place. One continues to change and age and grow physically and mentally and throughout each phase in life there are new challenges and expectations. The ability to adjust and alter with change and aging is key to a […]
In a world where everything is labeled as “counseling” in the generic sense, things can become confusing for those seeking deeper mental care instead of everyday advice. This can lead to legal ramifications where individuals unknowingly are claiming to be counselors and can infer penalties from the state. Hence grief support as opposed to grief […]