Living With the Blues Jan 24, 2025

How to Move With Emotions Instead of Through Them

 

Introduction

 

What if feeling 'blue' isn’t something to overcome but a part of being fully alive? 

Imagine you have experienced a loss in your life. Someone incredibly close to your heart is no longer there. You want to crawl into a closet an...

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Balancing Hope and Grief Jan 09, 2025

How emotions can coexist to create a rich life

 

 

Holding both hope and grief can feel like walking a tightrope—unsteady and overwhelming. Balancing these emotions might seem impossible, as if any misstep could lead to a daunting fall. Yet, it is within this delicate tension that a richer, more ...

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The Stages of Grief: Honoring the Uniqueness of Grief Nov 12, 2024

Measuring grief in a way that is tangible and authentic 

 

Having spent years supporting grief groups, I've seen how valuable it is to reassure people that their feelings are valid. The reality is that 99% of the time, what someone is experiencing is perfectly normal, even if it doesn't match a te...

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Understanding Traumatic Grief: Definition, Symptoms and Coping Strategies Jul 19, 2024

Explore the nature of traumatic grief, identify its symptoms, and discover effective tools and resources to help the healing process.

 

Losing a loved one is one of the greatest stressors an individual can face—profoundly impacting every aspect of their life. Most bereaved individuals navigate a p...

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My Journey as a Hospital Chaplain: Balancing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Jul 17, 2024

Reflections on a Decade of Supporting Individuals Through Life's Most Vulnerable Moments:  How to Prevent Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

 

If you’ve ever wondered about the inner life of a hospital chaplain or sought inspiration for your own journey of caregiving, I hope to offer heartfelt insight...

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