always-agreeable, conflict-averse types. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that we are allowed to protect our time and energy by saying NO, especially while grieving. In many cases, "no" is the start and the
Grieving is a process of starting to feel again, and it can be extremely painful at first. But it’s through grieving that we learn to tolerate pain as we move through it. Grieving is an important part of the process of becoming whole again after loss, regaining one’s passion, and eve...
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Most people who are grieving don’t like hearing the general question “How are you?” Complex emotions make it an impossible question to answer. (Learn more at “Better Questions than ‘How are you?’— Part 1 — Why.” ) Show you care by asking specific yet not too personal questions...
These emotions are a natural part of the grieving process. Allow yourself to sit with them, but remind yourself that feelings are not facts. For example, I responded to Mel with “Just because you think it, doesn’t make it true.” Mel may never know whether her ...
Society says you shouldn't be grieving, or shouldn't be grieving so much. So you feel like you can’t talk about it. This can leave you feeling like you can’t find support. You're alone. Or you think your feelings are wrong. What others think impacts what we think (and feel) ...
A psychologist is a trained mental health professional who helps people learn healthy ways to handle mental health challenges. They can help people living with specific conditions, like depression or anxiety, or those who are going through a tough time in life, like grieving the loss of a loved...
mourners themselves to use these phrases — or any other words they choose — as expressions of howtheyfeel.Even if you disagree with a mourner’s assertion regarding their loved one’s status in the afterlife, showing up in support of grieving friends isnot about you, so don’t argue.At...
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your EMS crews have everything they need to recharge between shifts with cost-saving subscription options Ahmad Taha, NRP, CPT Recruitment & Retention 5 EMS tips for a work-life balance When the overtime pool is deep, many...
When we talk about self-care, we refer to efforts towards a healthy lifestyle and stress management, which I fully support. However, what irks me is that the tools and techniques suggested for self-care are often so un-relatable, I can't get behind them. ...