Sometimes, life feels like a whirlwind of emotions. During moments of crisis, grief, or change, many of us search for an anchor to hold onto – something that reminds us we aren’t alone. During these times, faith-based counseling can be a beacon of hope and healing, even for those who might not consider themselves religious Continue Reading >>
Category Archives: Support Groups
How To Prepare For The Hard Dates
Grief can get easier as time goes on, but it never really goes away. And though grief can manifest at times when we least expect it, when you lose a loved one, it’s not uncommon to dread certain dates. Whether it’s holidays, anniversaries, or birthdays, it can be hard to celebrate without them. It’s important Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Coping with The Loss of a Child
No parent is ever prepared for the devastating loss of their child. The death of a child may be the worst trauma a human being can experience. The pain from losing a child can seem unbearable and lead to many other complicated emotions. Grief is a natural process after dealing with such a loss. Here Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Coping with Divorce
When you say “I do” at the end of the alter and seal your love with a kiss, you may never imagine that you and your spouse will be separating someday. Navigating through a divorce is extremely difficult and can cause feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness. When dealing with this it is normal to feel Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Simple Ways to Find Everyday Joy
When you are going through a tough battle, such as the loss of a loved one, loss or change of a job, divorce, or any other personal challenges, it can be difficult to find joy. Things that you used to enjoy may now feel like a chore. It can be overwhelming to share these feelings Continue Reading >>
How Bereaved Parents Can Cope
The death of a child at any age, under any circumstance, is indeed the toughest experience a parent could face. The grief is all-consuming, and it can be difficult to live your everyday life. There is no right way to grieve, but there are some things that may help you to cope. Find a support Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Caring for the Caregiver
Being a caregiver to an ill or elderly family member is a difficult job. Caregivers often face stress, anxiety, and worry, not to mention the physical demands that come with caring for someone. In order to be a good caregiver, you must take good care of yourself from an emotional, physical and spiritual standpoint. If Continue Reading >>
Ways to Cope After Finding Out You Have a Chronic Illness
Finding out you have a chronic illness can be devastating news, and very difficult to process. Despite wanting the news not to be true, and wishing/praying the illness would go away, sometimes in life we just have to face the fact that, yes, we’ve got this– whatever “this” is. It’s here. It’s happening. It’s most Continue Reading >>
Reasons to Attend a Support Group Meeting
One of the worst feelings in the world is when you feel all alone and that no one cares. If that’s not a reason enough to attend a support group meeting, what is? Life is hard and there are all sorts of struggles and challenges people face. Whether you’re rich or poor, married or single, Continue Reading >>