My family doctor told me I was “depressed” and probably should be “on medication.” I’m not depressed. I’m sad. My son died. Doesn’t he get
7 Steps to a More Resilient (and more buoyant) You
Contrary to popular opinion, most of us don’t “bounce back” after getting knocked down. We might want to get back up from the death of
Surviving the Death of a Child: Is the Light at The End of the Tunnel a Myth or Reality?
Those who have endured the “Dark Night of The Soul” hold onto strands of hope. In the deepest, darkest moments of despair, we dare to
How Men Grieve
I should know a lot about how men grieve. After all, I spent the first 15 years of my career pioneering the psychology of men.
Kindness Rising (in The Aftermath of Terrorism)
A groundswell of loving kindness has arisen to counter the hatred, senseless destruction and inhumanity perpetuated by two brother terrorists in Boston a week ago. Ordinary citizens
Let’s Not Be Lulled Into A False Sense of Closure
As the world sits in wait, nestled up to TV’s, newspapers and computers for the full story of the Boston Bombers to unfold, let us
Coping with Life as it Really Is
“So much for Plan A,” my coaching client, Adelle, told me a few short hours after being diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer. “This is