Can you think of a time when someone has caused you harm, and had to apologize to you in order to repair your relationship? It’s probably not difficult to immediately think of some examples, and probably pretty serious grievances, too. What about a time when you caused someone harm and had to apologize to them? […]
The holidays can bring up a lot of mixed feelings especially if family stuff is complicated. It is easy to think everyone else is having picture perfect celebrations but most people have their own challenges during this season. So if the usual traditions feel heavy or confusing you are not alone. Sometimes traditions change meaning […]
Read through this article with your child and help them brainstorm answers to the questions provided. Invite the opportunity to explore your own family’s values, invite empathy for others, and promote growth of ideas and understanding. There are many different kinds of families. Some kids have only one parent, or their parents live at different […]
The holiday season feels different for everyone. Some people gather with family while others keep the month simple but most of us still notice a shift in mood as the year ends. Even without big celebrations this time of year brings up reflection and old memories. If you feel a little more emotional than usual […]
Handling the loss of a relationship can be tough, yet the discourse of relationship grief often focuses exclusively on the breakup of intimate partnerships. The truth is, sometimes a friendship breaking down can be just as hard to cope with. Some research shows – maybe even harder. Friendships are incredibly important! Social and emotional needs […]
Some goodbyes hit hard and you feel them right away. Others sneak up quietly, almost without warning. Like finishing a show you really love or realizing a habit you’ve had forever isn’t really a part of your life anymore. They’re small but somehow they hit anyway. Like right now, I’m reading a series that I […]
Grief always follows loss – except when it doesn’t. Anticipatory grief is a period of mourning before a loss has happened. This can be experienced by individuals in a variety of different situations where a loss is impending. It may come about due to a life-altering diagnosis for yourself or another person, upon reflecting on […]
Have you noticed how the leaves have been falling lately? Like, really watching them as they drift and swirl before landing softly on the ground? There is something about it that always makes me stop for a moment. It feels peaceful and a little comforting, even though it reminds me that things are changing. Watching […]
You may not be afraid of monsters in the dark, but nighttime holds a terrifying peril for many people – insomnia. Symptoms relating to insomnia periodically affect a shocking 30% of people. Fortunately, the worst of your fears can be abated by regularly observing some simple recommendations from sleep experts. Sleep disturbances are especially common […]
Halloween is almost here and everywhere I look I see pumpkins on porches, fake cobwebs draped across windows and kids already buzzing with costume ideas. It’s a fun time, a little spooky and honestly, kind of silly. But it also got me thinking about a different kind of ghost, the ones that don’t wear sheets […]