If you are working through the aftermath of a dramatic loss or are struggling to deal with all of the unwanted, unexpected change and impermanence
“Grandpa’s Hat”: Moving from Grief to Grace
These past several months, as a result of the pandemic quarantine, I’ve been blessed to be in “the bubble” with my grandsons where I’m able
Empathy in Times of COVID-19
It’s been over two decades since tragedy struck my family in 1996 when my oldest daughter, Jenna, died while studying abroad. At age 21, her
The New Normal for Dying
Finding Peace and Expressing Love in Times of Physical Distance Ken Druck and John E. Welshons Finding out yesterday that a good friend had “died
How to Cope with Life’s Unfair Moments
Each of us has moments in our life that demand every ounce of courage and strength we have, and then some. Not to mention our
Finding Strength in Humility
Years ago, I was giving a speech at a conference in Iowa when a middle-aged farmer told me a story I have never forgotten. This
Mastering The Art of Gracious Receivership
I recently struggled with the idea that I could not absorb any more of my 92-year old mother’s love, which got me thinking about how,
Dads Break New Ground by Seeking a Path of Honor
The false promise of revenge is that hurting or killing someone will satisfy our deepest sense of grief, loss and violation. Revenge and retribution masquerading
The Four Honorings: the Honor Code for Surviving the Loss of Loved Ones
When faced with a severe tragedy, particularly the loss of a loved one, we must live by an honor code to survive. In my work
Four Ways to Honor and Heal After a Loss (Sandy Hook)
Saturday marks the 1st anniversary of one of the most heinous and despicable acts of violence in our nation’s history. The senseless slaughter of 20
