grief and loss

Ariel’s Story

"Despite my background being in psychology, I actually had never gone to counseling. It was one of those things where you know you kind of need it, but you keep putting it off and you keep putting it off. You’re like, 'Oh, well, I’ve got the tools myself,' Right? 'I can do everything myself.'"
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In the Aftermath of a Tragedy

This article is to serve as a resource for students, parents, teachers, administrators, first responders, and communities who witnessed or are directly affected by a school shooting. My hope is that I can shed light on the signs and symptoms that often follow crisis and how you or those you love can move toward healing and wholeness after tragic loss.
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Grief & Remembrance

Benjamin Franklin once quipped that, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” While many Americans spend an entire season worrying about taxes, there are precious few days where we collectively reflect on death. In this post, I would like to begin by giving a very brief history of Memorial Day and then transition into a discussion on grief and the grieving process, of which, days of remembrance like today can play an important role for the bereaved.
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Survivors of Suicide: Moving Through Grief

Suicide leaves in its wake a host of family, friends, and others affected by tremendous and sudden loss. How can these survivors of tragedy move forward with their lives? The work of grieving is different for each individual. For some, it takes months; for others, years. The phases of grief are best thought of as fluid, rather than static and predictable.
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