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 >>

Understanding and Overcoming Caregiver Burnout

You’ve been there for others in their time of need, pouring love, time, and energy into caring for a loved one. This journey is rewarding, yet it’s not without its trials. You might feel a bit more worn out than usual or be anxious about your caregiver tasks. That’s okay – you’re human, after all. Continue Reading >>

Understanding and Supporting Grieving Teens

Being a teenager is hard enough as it is – there are big exams, tough classes, peer pressure, romantic and social issues, friendships, bullying…the list goes on. It seems silly as you get older but, remember, there once was a time when a person not inviting you to hang out was enough to warrant a Continue Reading >>

Finding Meaning & Purpose After Retirement

You’ve given a majority of your life to your career, and now that you’re retiring, you may feel a little off balance or lost, and are wondering what comes next. While it’s important to take time for yourself, and you may be enjoying less busy and less stress filled days, it’s also important to find Continue Reading >>

Guest Blog: Understanding the Stages of Grief

Grief is an overwhelming emotion that we all deal with differently and, regardless of how strong your faith is, when someone you love dies, your heart will waver. Dealing with loss is difficult, exhausting, emotional, and painful. There are stages of grief and it is important to understand what those stages are in order to Continue Reading >>