Ryan's Place Blog

Easter isn't the first holiday that comes to mind when we talk about grief and the holidays, but it can be jarring with all the talk of spring, rebirth, and new life. Different special days or holidays are experienced differently by those grieving, depending on what...

Holidays after a loved one has died are never easy, and Easter is no exception. This year may be especially difficult due to social distancing and having to stay at home without extended family for safety and health reasons. Being physically apart from loved ones this...

Did you know that fresh air and sunshine can have a very positive effect on depression and many of the other difficult feelings that come along with grief? Social distancing does not mean you cannot spend some time outside each day. This Family Fun Friday we encourage...

Grief is a complicated process. It changes and evolves, no two days are the same.  Due to the trauma of death and grief, you may feel anxiety.  You may think "Something painful and unbearable happened, what will keep it from happening again"? Anxiety and...

As we all enter another week of social and physical distancing there are likely a lot of different thoughts and questions going through your head, as well as that of your child or teen. Children, teens, and adults all have lots of thoughts, questions, worries, and...

In these crazy times of social distancing, many people are turning to movies to help pass the time. What is great about movies, especially movies made for kids, is that they often address grief and the subsequent emotions in a way children can understand and relate...

We are living in a stressful time in history, making it extra important that we practice self-care as we’re grieving.  The “normal” emotions experienced during grief: anxiety, loneliness, sadness, and anger may be heightened during this time.  It’s easy to be hard on...

The spread of COVID-19 not only is bringing concerns about health and safety but also a great deal of uncertainty. This uncertainty can lead to a lot of worry, stress, and anxiety that is new and uncomfortable. Families may be wondering when, if at all this year, kids...