Your world has been turned upside down by loss. But the world is still moving forward. How can this be? You’re struggling to gain your footing. To feel better – like your old self. You’ve [...]
Last week we explored the concept that YOU are the place for love to go. This means taking care of your precious self. AKA Self-care. Grief is a time for self-care. A giant “time-out” that [...]
One of the quotes I’ve been pondering this year is… “Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give – but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up [...]
Monday morning was shattered by a single phone call. His words felt like a lightning bolt coursing through my body. From the top of my head, plunging into my stomach. He called to say his wife, [...]
The physical response to grief and stress are similar. Both cause tightness and constriction. Both require intentional self-care. Several years ago I was asked by Blue Cross-Blue Shield to [...]
When we’re feeling fearful we often pull away. We struggle. We stay trapped. Caught in fear. Discover mind-body connection exercises to slow down and find release. When was the last time [...]
My dear community, The body tells the truth Memories and emotions, buried in our bodies, can create painful tensions. We especially carry these tensions in the neck and upper back (between [...]
What do you do when hearing news of sudden death and you can’t catch your breath? When you feel frozen and the trauma is stuck in your body? Try this exercise below. My Dear Community, I’m [...]
My Dear Community, What thoughts and feelings come up as you think about Father’s Day? So many people have fathers who were absent or abusive. The memories of these men are lodged as trauma in [...]
My Dear Community, We’re surrounded by people feeling deep pain, trapped in a pit of hopelessness. They may even be contemplating suicide. How can we stay grounded while helping others get out of [...]
