Your grief counselor will be a particularly great asset during these moments because he or she can give you the tools to heal. Finding A Good Balance You will have to find your own balance with regards to alone time and time with other people. If you need to spend time with family ...
Tonkin’s (1996) theory of “growing around grief” suggests grief remains the same size, but the person’s life grows around it. As a bereavement counselor, this model has proved very helpful with people I’ve supported. Mainly due to the removal of the expectation that there needs to be...
Finding Your Way Through Grief: A Guide for the First Year,Second Editioniswritten by Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC, nationally certified grief counselor (Fellow in Thanatology), certified distance credentialed counselor (DCC), former member of Hospice of the Valley's Bereavement staff (1996...
If you continue to struggle emotionally, then consider sharing your thoughts and feelings with a grief counselor. They are there to help support and guide you to make better choices and decisions on your journey of healing. Step 4: Tap into Your Passions Talking to others about your experiences...
hearing the songs of worship, I began to notice that there was sucha sweet spirit of peace wrapping around us. It was a peace brought on by the presence of the Lord among us but also a peace brought on by the collective grief of those present and the knowledge that we are all walking...
Application of the Buddhist approach for individual and group practice was illustrated, followed by a cautionary note on the caveats of integrating two approaches. The article ends with a discussion on the implications of the Buddhist approach for counselor self-care.doi:10.1080/10410230802056420...
About the Author Dan Bates, Ph.D., is a clinical mental health counselor licensed in the state of Washington and certified nationally. Online: Linked-In profile, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter advertisement Mindfulness Essential Reads How to Live in the Present Moment and Stop Worrying So Much ...
Connect with a counselor Psychologist or psychiatrist: Different types for anxiety, depression, and more Before you start looking for a psychologist, defining why you are doing so may be beneficial. Some psychologists specialize in different areas of mental health, so knowing what kind of help you...
The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and Counselor. In her article on community Sophie Lee quotes a number of studies outlining the toxic independence and loneliness of our modern culture. “The modern forces of loneliness, writes Derick Thompson in The Atlantic, have created a social ecosphere in ...
Counselor Julie Boan, MA, LCPC is a highly recommended Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EMDR certified, in the Overland Park and Kansas City area for women, individuals and couples.