by j2marketing | Jun 11, 2020 | General
Unsettling dreams and nightmares are common after the death of a loved one. It is also “normal” to have heightened fears during waking hours. When someone we love dies we may fear that someone else close to us will die next. Adults can often verbalize...
by j2marketing | Jun 8, 2020 | General
Mindfulness: the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic...
by j2marketing | Jun 4, 2020 | General
For me, journaling has always been a cathartic way to put my thoughts and feelings into words. Writing over the years has helped me to process my grief, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness. Words are powerful. Putting them onto paper, or onto a computer screen,...
by j2marketing | Jun 1, 2020 | General
Birthdays after a loved one has died can be very difficult. Birthdays are another painful reminder of the things that are missing after someone dies, as well as a reminder of the years they didn’t get to live. Some people find comfort in continuing to celebrate their...
by j2marketing | May 28, 2020 | General
One of my favorite things to talk about in grief groups is the science behind tears. Our culture tells us certain messages about what grieving should look like, what is okay and acceptable. Phrases like “real men don’t cry”, “you’re being overemotional”, and...
by j2marketing | May 21, 2020 | General
One book we often read at Ryan’s Place is “The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst. This book is great for children and adults of all ages. It reminds us that we are connected to one another, in this case by an invisible string, even though we are apart. When...
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