Grief recovery can help in dealing with PTSD. In great measure, the words we use dictate the feelings we have. The more accurate and honest our language, the clearer our awareness of what affects us, and what we can do about it. Read on to find...
The intense heartache that follows a death, break-up, or any other kind of loss might leave you feeling like you’ll never experience happiness again. That was the case for me when my boyfriend died. My life changed the moment I heard the news. For weeks I...
The Grief Recovery Institute would like to acknowledge everyone who is living or has lived through their loved one’s decline from this disease. Our hearts go out to you. From the early signs, when you barely notice anything is wrong, to witnessing confusion, to the point where...
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, we’d like to acknowledge everyone who is living or has lived through their loved one’s decline from this disease. Our hearts go out to you. From the early signs, when you barely notice anything is wrong, to witnessing confusion, to...
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, though different in definition, can each leave other family members with a deep sense of loss. Watching someone you have loved slowly lose your shared memories and become lost in familiar surroundings can be emotionally devastating. While others may sympathize with...
Have you ever been told to be strong for your spouse, kids, parents, students or anyone else in the face of tragedy? It sure sounds like a useful piece of advice, but is it? We sure don’t think so. In fact, it’s one of the six major...
Do you know someone that’s had a pet die? Do you want to help, but don’t know what to say? That’s okay. No one taught us what to say or how to help. In fact, most of what we were taught isn’t helpful and can even be...
Do Father’s Day commercials make you feel sad or angry? Do you wish Father’s Day would be over already, so you would stop being reminded about your dad? Even though Father’s Day is a happy occasion for many people, it can bring up painful or negative feelings...
The normal and natural feelings that are grief are hardly new. In ancient Latin, dolor was one of many words used to express this most basic of human emotions of sorrow, broken hearted and grief. People have been expressing their feelings relating to loss since...
Do you know someone who was supposed to graduate from high school or college, this year, but can’t because of COVID-19? There’s a large group of people who are heartbroken over the fact that they won’t have a traditional graduation ceremony. Class of 2020 students dreamed...