Grief touches far more than the heart. It reaches into the very foundation of who we are.

Grief affects the body holistically, yet many struggle to recognize how loss impacts their mind.

Many anticipate the absence of their loved one at the table and grapple with decisions on whether to attend social events or perhaps step back from festivities for the year. Here are a few tips to consider during this time, always keeping in mind to honor what feels right for your grief journey.

I had the opportunity to participate in a bereavement retreat, specifically for guardians and caregivers of grieving children. The fear of opening up about deep pain or the inability to even find words for features of grief can prohibit many from attending a retreat setting.

There are many downsides to an increasingly digital society, but today we will focus on positives concerning the intersection of technology and grief.

The month of April holds National Siblings’ Day on April 10. This day is set to celebrate and strengthen the bonds shared by siblings. Yet, it can leave many grieving siblings feeling sad, reminiscent or unsure about what to do.

With many people in a family unit grieving, it can be tricky to negotiate what works best for each person.

The need to ‘get over’ sorrow is often reflective of people who mean well but want to relate to the griever in the ways they used to.

Summer brings more daylight hours, invitations to social outings and days packed with various duties. This can be a time to lean into healthy ways to take care of physical manifestations in your grief.

The start of spring is considered a time of renewal and revitalization as mindsets reflect the changes happening in nature. However, for many grievers, the freshness of Spring can bring mixed feelings as they consider moving through grief without the person who died.

All of the elements of a wonderful holiday are there…except for the person who died.

In many ways, the various griefs caused by COVID- 19 parallel what grievers have been saying for years about the deaths of special persons. There is no sense of control and people who feel out of control express their grief in many ways.

Death often reminds us of our own mortality as human beings. It can't be controlled, and it becomes easy to feel out of control when trying to manage our reactions to loss.