As our culture and society becomes more accepting of mental health as an intricate component of each person’s overall health there is now more interest […]
Healing
Healing through Helping
When we are in emotional pain it is difficult to think of anything but the pain we are experiencing and the cause of the pain. […]
The Many Faces of Healing
The definitions of healing include the following: To restore to health or soundness; cure; To set right; repair: To restore (a person) to spiritual wholeness. […]
May You Live to be One Hundred
A famous proverb states: “May you live to be a one hundred and may I live to be 99” The first time I heard that […]
Four Tips on Coping with Pet Loss
Anyone who considers a pet a beloved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies the loss of that friend. Following are […]
Foot Prints on Our Hearts
There is a quote that says, “ When your parents dies you lose your past, when your spouse dies you lose your present and when […]
Creating Healing Environments in the Home
To support children’s mental health and social development it is important to assist them in understanding their feelings and modeling effective methods of communicating their […]
Balancing the Past and the Present during the Holidays
For those who have experienced great losses, whether loss of loved ones, separation from family, or other tragedies our emotions during the holidays are always […]
Handling Grief and Loss during the Holidays
Holiday festivities, especially at Christmas, present challenges as we grieve the passing of a loved one. Music, decorations and seasonal activities remind us of past […]
Steps To Helping Others As They Grieve
“Don’t walk in front of me…I may not follow. Don’t walk begin me…. I may not lead. Walk beside me…and just be my friend.” – Albert CamusDay […]
Thankfulness and Healing
And like any injury a scar is left.The length of time it takes for us to heal is determined by many factors; the depth of […]