Check out my interview on the popular Trauma Therapist Podcast It's been a while since my most recent blog post, but I've been busy promoting my book "Beyond Loss in a Pandemic: Find Hope and Move Through Grief After Someone Close to You Dies." I've appeared on a few podcasts, most recently on [...]
Alone Again – How to Decide When to Visit Places You Shared Together Don’t be surprised if you suddenly burst into tears when you visit a place with shared memories of someone close to you who passed away. It could be your favorite restaurant, park, museum, tourist attraction or yes – even an [...]
Looking Ahead as You Move Through Loss and the Pandemic What changes can you expect by the end of the first year after loss, or even longer due to the pandemic? Change happens incrementally, and each step, although sometimes painful, puts you closer to healing. Each day, try to find something that gives [...]
Book Club Discussion Topics for Beyond Loss in a Pandemic If you’re reading this blog, chances are that you lost someone during the pandemic or earlier and are working through ways to rebuild your life or cope. If your club reads this book, here are some discussion topics to consider when you meet: [...]
Read the Full 5-Star Review of After Loss: Hope for Widows, Widowers, and Partners, from the San Francisco Book Review The world is grieving during this pandemic. If you’ve lost a spouse or partner, working through your grief can be even more challenging. My book, After Loss, was written before the pandemic, but [...]
Tips to Help Widows and Widowers Feel Better on Valentine’s Day Here are some commendations to help people who have lost a spouse or partner handle the challenges of facing Valentine’s Day without their loved one: 1. Do something special with a friend This is a good time to rely on your emotional support system and [...]