Losing a parent is one of the most challenging experiences we will ever go through. It’s an emotionally devastating event, yet it’s something almost all of us will have to face at some point in life. Of course, everyone grieves differently, but there are certain steps you can take to ...
Guilt often accompanies grief over losing a child. You might feel guilty for not being able to protect or save your child. Maybe you feel guilty for having survived when they didn’t. These natural emotions can surface after a traumatic event like the loss of a child. Depression Depressionis...
by watching your thoughts, you’ll see how your grief has influenced your emotions. This “watching” of thoughts creates an awareness of their impact on how you feel that, in turn, reduces the pendulum effect of emotions. By anticipating emotions, you begin to reduce their power. ...
Losing a grandparent is never easy. Not only might it be a situation in which children have to deal with their first real brush with death, but a parent also has to deal with thelossof his or her parent at the same time. If you’re grappling with such an issue, it’s wise to kn...
another type of loss, the parents may be so incapacitated by theirgriefthat they are unable to support their teen. They may not have the energy or ability to do everyday things. After losing a child, some parents can’t even get out of bed. Think of the burden that puts on a teen....
heart racing and blood rushing. That physical “flash” is the only benefit.The gift of fearis thinking of those fearful feelings as a flashing red light warning you: If you continue in this “idea” you will soon be immobilized and stupid – unable to think clearly, take action, nor fin...
Learn more about your parent For me, one of the hardest parts to overcome even now is never really knowing my dad outside of his role of being a parent. I lost my parent at a younger age, so I missed the opportunity to get to know who he was as a person and to grow a friendshi...
Tips for How to Get Over A Friendship Breakup Acknowledge your pain. First, know that your grief is normal. The pain from a breakup of a deep friendship is as real and valid as any other. You and your friend probably shared almost everything and spent practically all your time together....
Being a parent is an excellent way for me to mentor my children, Sherry and Chris. I was honored to take care of my elderly mother for the last eight years of her life so she wouldn’t have to go into a nursing home, which was something she dreaded. I was a mentor and friend to...
And many folks experience grief when a parent or loved one becomes diagnoses with some form of dementia like Alzheimer’s Disease—even though the person may be still alive, it can feel like they’ve lost the person. In short, grief doesn’t have to be about death and it doesn’t have...