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10 Ways To Support a Family Member Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
Addiction can happen to anyone, at any time, and at any age. Even the most loving families often have members who are struggling and who turn to substances to help them to get through the day. Addiction is not a weakness, and it’s not something that you can wish away....
5 Ways to See the Silver Lining and Make the Most of a Difficult Situation
When it comes to tough situations, there are always some ways to make the most of them. Blaming yourself and mulling over what has happened can be one the unhealthy ways to go about unplanned or negative situations. Instead, looking for silver linings can make...
Three Steps To Begin a New Life
Covid-19 has stolen so much from so many people and left people with a desire to start a new life. It's not enough that life poses challenges, many unexpected, then additionally having to deal with the stresses, changes, and losses that Covid brought to many lives....
7 Unhealthy Ways We Deal With Grief And What To Do Instead
 Grief comes in many forms, and it can manifest itself in different ways for each person. There is no right or wrong way to deal with grief. However, there are unhealthy ways in which we cope. If you are struggling with grief, it is critical to seek help from a...
Chasing Freedom
Chasing Freedom The basis of your life is absolute freedom; most humans don't know that. Because you look around and you see things you don't want, and you feel that if you really had the freedom, you would choose differently. But, you are so free that you can choose...
Destined for Misery?
Destined for Misery? I initially had this post titled: "Is Healing Possible?" But, that felt too predictable given my occupation as a Grief Recovery Method Specialist®. So, I wanted the title to feel more poignant of what we often feel in our grief - miserable. I...
Three Tips for Happiness
Three Tips for Happiness Happiness is different for everyone. For some people, it will be at peace with who they are. For others, it can be all about having a group of friends or family that are there for you unconditionally. Or, happiness might be having your dreams...
Relationship Grief
Relationship Grief I bet you clicked on the link to read this blog post because you're in a relationship with someone that's causing you grief. And, there's a 50/50 chance that the person you're thinking of, in terms of relationship grief, is still alive, too....
The Grief of Being Out of Alignment
The Grief of Being Out of Alignment Have you ever thought about how your body responds when you're doing something you'd rather not do? When you say "yes" to something you wish you had said "no" to? When you find the courage to say "no" to something or someone, do you...
Healing & Moving On Isn’t Forgetting
Healing & Moving On Isn't Forgetting In a recent podcast interview, the guest, a fellow Grief Recovery Specialist and Parent Educator, used the phrase "living forward" instead of "moving on." I like that; I think it speaks to the positive more than simply saying...
What to Expect When Grieving Someone
What to Expect When Grieving Someone If you have lost someone you love, you know what a difficult process navigating grief can be. You may feel as though you are in a dark place and that things will never get better. This is not the case at all; in fact, it’s more...
Uncomfortable Conversations
Uncomfortable Conversations How many conversations have you avoided because you were afraid to rock the boat, appear to be too emotional or analytical, or downright scared to expose your heart? Sharing your heart with others through uncomfortable conversations is a...
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