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Lessons Learned During the Holidays
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
Hi all! I am so sorry I have not blogged in several months. I have been busy with clients & building my practice. Honestly, I have also been distracted by Read more -
Grieving the Loss of a Sibling
posted: May 14, 2019.
As I am finishing up my series of blogs on grief I thought I would end with grieving the loss of a sibling. Sibling relationships are one of the most Read more -
Grieving the loss of a child
posted: May 14, 2019.
https://healgrief.org/grieving-the-death-of-a-child/ Grief is very complex. In researching grieving the loss of a child, I was amazed at how different it is given the age & developmental stage your child was in. Read more -
Grieving the Loss of a Parent
posted: May 14, 2019.
I think losing a parent at any age is emotionally challenging. Often we don't know what to say. I know when my mother-in-law was battling cancer I was amazed at Read more -
Helping Our Kids Grieve
posted: May 14, 2019.
As hard as grief is for an adult, it can be especially challenging for a child. It can be confusing. When I work with kids & family who are grieving, Read more -
Grief
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.
This is a painful blog for me to write. I ‘m grieving. I’m grieving the loss of family relationships. I’m grieving the loss of former friends. I’m grieving the loss Read more -
Post Holiday Blues
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
It is very common to feel sad, tired & even depressed after the holidays. In reality it is common to have those feelings during the holidays too! The hustle & Read more -
Parenting Apart During the Holidays
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
It is hard to co-parent even when you have a good relationship. I know I have said that before. But it is especially hard when there is tension & the Read more -
Challenges of Parenting During the Holidays
posted: Dec. 14, 2018.
Parenting is challenging throughout the year but it can be especially challenging during the holiday season. Our kids have holiday break, the weather tends to be cold, wet &/or snowy, Read more -
The Emotional Ups & Downs of the Holidays
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
As my husband says "Nothing like family to F*@! Up the Holidays!" So many of experience the emotional ups & downs of holidays. Our feelings can vacillate between happiness, excitement, Read more -
Managing Tense Relationships During the Holidays
posted: Nov. 24, 2018.
Let's admit the holidays can be tense & there can be strains in our relationships with family. My sister & I notoriously bickered & argued & my mom would beg Read more -
Managing Trauma Symptoms & Triggers During The Holidays
posted: Nov. 21, 2018.
As we are all preparing for the holidays I thought it was important to talk about managing trauma symptoms & triggers during the holidays. The holidays can be challenging for Read more -
Vicarious Trauma In Helping Professionals
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
I realize I am posting several blogs in a row but I really want to give you as much information as possible about trauma, vicarious & secondary trauma. I am Read more -
Secondary Trauma & How It Impacts Our Children
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
In continuing the discussion of trauma, I want to review secondary trauma & how it impacts our children. The definition of secondary trauma is: secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress Read more -
The Importance Of Understanding The Differences Between Secondary & Vicarious Trauma
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
In order to begin or continue this discussion about trauma, I think it is important to discuss some of the differences between secondary trauma & vicarious trauma. The terms can Read more -
Grief & Trauma
posted: Nov. 17, 2018.
As I was laying in bed this morning, seeing the smokey skies I started thinking about grief. As we are battling & experiencing the wildfires in California I am aware Read more
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