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Well, it has happened. Yup, I just saw the first holiday commercial of the season and it wasn’t for toys or jewelry or cars (I still don’t get that one), it was for of all things-PANCAKES! Not just plain boring pancakes but fun, holiday flavors…..geesh! For those of us grieving, it can be an unwelcomeContinue reading “Really IHOP!?”

I always seem to be reading at least 2-3 books at any given time. Luckily I have the advantage of getting book recommendations on an ongoing basis from my clients, it’s always helpful to know what books have helped those whom I help. Sometimes there may be one little nugget that jumps off the pageContinue reading ““I’m Reading This Book Right Now…..””

As a grief counselor I would have to say that I talk with clients about this topic so often. It is so common for people to wrestle with the idea of what to do with their loved one’s possessions. Just thinking about even opening a drawer or closet and looking at a loved one’s clothingContinue reading ““No! You Don’t Have to Clean Out That Closet Yet.””

Grief happens……As a grief and loss counselor I have seen the transformative power of being a member of a grief support group. Sometimes people think that coming to a group means that they may sit in a circle hearing the sad stories of other people, which will make them feel possibly even more sad. WhileContinue reading “Support Groups??”

1-Pets are family members and the grief is real and painful 2-It is important to realize the impact and value that a pet adds to a person’s life 3-Pets have unique personalities and relate to us in unique ways, nothing can fill the void when they are gone 4-If someone doesn’t understand pet loss, it’sContinue reading “11 Things that Pet Owners Want to Share About the Loss of a Pet”