Supporting Someone Who is Grieving? Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts of grief support: DO’S Express your condolences. A simple, sincere “I’m so sorry for your loss,” a soft hand on their shoulder and/or a caring hug are usually perfect. Be present.
How Relationships Continue After Death
From the loss of my daughter and countless hundreds of families I’ve helped over the years, I mapped out eight guidelines for how to go on after a devastating loss called “The Eight Honorings.” As outlined in my book, How We Go On, each of
How We Go On in a World of Constant Change
Navigating the weight of the world, and of our hearts, as we move through this life, is a learning process. Times change, our lives unfold, and, at some point, we all get to deal with stress, chaos, and loss. Amidst the backdrop of world events,
Getting Through the Holidays After a Loss
The holiday season is a time of year like none other. Family gatherings, gift giving, time off from work and school, and solemn moments of spiritual and religious deepening usually fill the late Novembers and Decembers of our lives with great joy – unless, that
3 Steps to Building Resilience
There’s no way to “prepare” for life’s hardships, all we can do is learn better coping skills so that when life knocks you down, you might know how to find your way back up through good care of yourself and others. Most of us glide
3 Ways to Leave a Legacy of Love
Our legacy is a continual expression of the love, values, faith, beliefs, wishes, and people we hold sacred. It is our investment in the bright future that we hope will live on after we’re gone. Our legacy allows us to continue paying the good in
6 Tips for Dealing with Aging Parents
When I wrote the book, Raising and Aging Parent, in 2019, I think I may have been ahead of my time because it seems more and more today, I’m confronted with the challenges discussed in that book. The challenges of caretaking or supporting aging parents
4 Positive Ways to Deal with Jealousy
Jealousy can be extremely uncomfortable. Not only do we often fear losing something/someone we hold dear, but we feel disquietingly threatened. We may envy the status, power, wealth, youth and/or accomplishments of others, and, in addition to being scared, we feel embarrassed, guilty, and even
On this 20th Anniversary of 9/11, Remember, HELP is not a 4-letter word
In 2018, I was honored to give a speech at the 9/11 San Diego Stair Climb – a memorial for the fallen firefighters who perished that horrific day 20 years ago, and the families they left behind. As one who has been called upon after
5 Steps to Making Peace with Your Reflection
We do it all the time — that is, catch a glimpse of ourselves in the mirror. Whether in the bathroom, hallway, rearview mirror, or store window, it’s a part of our everyday lives to look at reflections of ourselves. “How am I looking?” checkpoints
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