Grief

Humor can help you manage grief and cope with loss

by Taylor Bennett | May 3, 2019 | Counseling News, Grief, Humor Therapy, Uncategorized

Despite the popular notion that humor is inappropriate during difficult times, humor and laughter can actually help us cope with tough losses.Looking for the humor and turning to laughter enables us to put the loss or the moment into perspective.If you’re grieving the...

How does grief affect weight gain or loss? Studies show that appetites are often diminished, which can lead to serious weight loss

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 5, 2018 | Counseling News, Grief, Mental Health

A common effect of grief on one’s physical health is a loss of appetite and, in turn, significant (or at least mild) weight loss. This change in appetite often comes with other changes in normal functioning; grieving individuals also typically experience an inability...

Grief: why don’t I feel anything? Sometimes, instead of experiencing a flood of emotions, people become emotionally numb

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 5, 2018 | Counseling News, Grief

In some cases, victims of loss aren’t overwhelmed with difficult emotions, but feel emotionally numb instead. This is a normal reaction, which typically occurs when someone loses someone or something suddenly and unexpectedly. Still, it’s important for these...

Is grief affecting my memory? Studies show that grief can cause one to forget significant memories

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Grief, Mental Health

Losing a loved one is always difficult, but there is a more severe form of grief—called complicated grief—which makes it hard for an individual to ever move forward with life. Complicated grief is marked by debilitating feelings that don’t resolve or improve with...

Will my grief ever end? Here’s how you can grieve well and help yourself through the painful process

by Sherry Cormier | Sep 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Grief, Mental Health

Instead of “getting over” or “moving on” from grief, you should take the necessary time and care to process the loss that you have experienced. While grief does lessen in intensity with time, it never truly goes away… as you’ll never forget that person you lost and...

Are grief and depression the same? Severe grief puts you at a heightened risk of developing depression (Updated)

by Taylor Bennett | Sep 4, 2018 | Causes of Depression, Counseling News, Depression, Grief, Mental Health

While the two often blur together, there is a difference between grief and depression.Technically speaking, bereavement (loss and grief) can last for up to 6 months before it turns into a diagnoseable depression.That being said, the grieving process does oftentimes...

What loss has taught me: Losing a loved one is a painful experience, but it’s also one to learn from

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 30, 2018 | Counseling News, Grief, Mental Health

Losing a loved one is dreadfully painful, but there is a flip side to every coin. In this case: there is much to learn from those tough losses. First, it can change the way you live your very life—it might dawn on you that you should live happier, or kinder, or more...

Where there is grief there was love: losing someone is never easy, but it helps to focus on all the good they’ve brought you

by Roselyn Smith, PhD | Aug 30, 2018 | Counseling News, Grief, Mental Health

Losing a loved one is nothing short of devastating, but there is a lot of good to focus on during this time, which can help you come to terms with the loss. First, take this opportunity to learn a greater compassion for others (and thyself)—recognize their struggles,...

When grief becomes anger: implement these tips to work through the anger stage of the grieving process

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 30, 2018 | Counseling News, Grief, Mental Health

Grief can unfold differently for each individual mourning a difficult loss, but a common emotion that arises is anger. If you feel angry after losing a loved one, you should first ask yourself where that anger might stem from: are you angry at the situation, the...

Will my grief ever go away? Will I ever get over it? When will it get better? Here’s how long it takes to get over a loss

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 30, 2018 | Counseling News, Grief, Mental Health

When you lose someone close to you, that grief never fully goes away—but you do learn to cope with it over time. Several effective coping techniques include talking with loved ones about your pain, remembering all of the good in your life, engaging in your favorite...

My grief feels too painful to bare—if you’re struggling with the loss of a loved one, consider these tactics or grief counseling

by Taylor Bennett | Aug 28, 2018 | Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Grief

Grief is an incredibly difficult as well as unpredictable process—which means that it looks different for everybody. We must all learn how to grieve effectively, through strategies that work specifically for us and our situation. That being said, there are healthy...

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