Grief and Loss

A Counselor’s Review on the Pain of Loss – – 7 Ways It Can Lead to Joy

A Counselor’s Review on the Pain of Loss – – 7 Ways It Can Lead to Joy

This is kind of part three of a series. I lost a friend of many years on April 15th to brain cancer. It kind of feels so long ago, but also only like yesterday.

After divorce—5 points that can help you find your way

After divorce—5 points that can help you find your way

After divorce, I’ve heard differing perspectives. Neither are wrong. It’s what’s right for you. Some people feel like

Depression and Suicide—Everything you say and do affects somebody else.

Depression and Suicide—Everything you say and do affects somebody else.

Growing up, I was always told by my parents to be home by supper. As soon as the school bus dropped me off, I was out the door with my bike, riding around, 

A Counselor’s Review on Happiness – –10 lessons that are worth it

A Counselor’s Review on Happiness – –10 lessons that are worth it

I’d been struggling with what to write about this week, especially after last week’s blog. I was happy to get my monthly subscription of Psychology Today that went straight from my mailbox

Grief and Loss—I can say, I know.

Grief and Loss—I can say, I know.

In my training, I learned to not say, “I know”. You cannot tell somebody you know--unless you’ve been through it yourself.  If you notice