Six Book Recommendations from Therapists
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by reading books recommended by Insight's therapists! Check out the list for books on belonging and connection, trauma, and how to deal with anger, anxiety, and grief.
Myths about Grief
A therapist dispels myths about grief. Grief is not the same for everyone, it can't be rushed, and men definitely grieve.
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.
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.
Grief, Loss, and the Holidays
Four therapists discuss what grief is and how it shows up at the holidays, sharing resources and tips for making it through.
Finding Gratitude, Even in Grief?
When things don’t go as we expect or prefer, the experiences we have instead can be life-enriching. We can even have gratitude for those experiences. It’s all in how you look at it.
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.
The Holiday Mood
How do we navigate the emotionally-laden days ahead of us? A few recommendations for everyone on the emotional spectrum.