What is “secondhand grief”?
“Secondhand grief” is a term for being affected by the experience of watching another person experience grief. As a friend, family member, partner, roommate, …
Patients & Loved Ones
How does grief physically manifest in the body?
Grief is the body’s response to the loss of someone you deeply value and, however common, is a complex and diverse emotion. The mental …
What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving
Grief is messy, for both the grieving and those around them. If your friend or loved one is grieving, it is natural to want …
Top 10 Essential Books on Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Updated for 2022
March was National Reading Month—a month to bring awareness to the practice of reading for education, enrichment, and connection. To celebrate, I have compiled …
How to Keep Your Mind and Spirit Healthy This Winter
The shorter and drearier days of winter can throw off our circadian rhythms, disrupting our normal routines. Especially if we are experiencing difficulties with …
How to Strengthen Communication with Your Medical Team when Facing a Difficult Diagnosis
If you or a loved one has been given a life-changing diagnosis, your medical team is going to be a significant part of your …
Feel Like Time Together is Slipping Away? Embrace the Power of Presence
Do you find yourself worrying about things that have yet to happen or that might happen? Perhaps you often replay past experiences in your …
