Families can be the source of joy, comfort and connection, or they can be the source of sorrow, pain and no real solid connection. We cannot change anyone other than ourselves, but we can change how we react to any given person, family or not. If your family is difficult for you, then I imagine
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If you have experienced the death of a family member or close friend right around this time of year, it can bring up extra stress for you. There it is, lights, carols, music, presents to think about, food, get togethers, and there you are sad, lonely, upset and not really ready to be in the
It is hard to watch people you love suffer, whether it be from an illness, a bad relationship, financial woes, or addiction issues. It is difficult to see someone struggling in their life, and it is also difficult to stay clear of our own need to help that person. There is also the issue of
Do you feel butterflies in your stomach? Are you feeling stressed? Do you struggle with fear that seems to be taking over your life? You might be experiencing anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling, a symptom that lets you know that all is not well with your body, mind and spirit. Its symptoms can feel physical
Halloween is now past which means, before you know it, Thanksgiving, Chanukah and then Christmas will be here. So it is time to talk about losses and how to deal with the holidays that are just around the corner. There are different losses that we all have to deal with over our lifetime. There is
We are humans who have physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. When one level is off, we do not feel at our best. So here are my nine tips on to help you feel happier and healthier! 1, Eat lots of fresh vegetables and some fruit, and protein 2. Please cut by back on sugar,
When you are an adult having your mom and or dad die can feel like a wake up call. Here are some of my thoughts on losing a parent. 1. Whether you had a good relationship or were estranged from your parent, their death will impact you. 2. If you had a good relationship
When you experience a death or loss of a relationship, you have emotions welling up, you are forgetful, you cry unexpectedly, you may even feel like you are losing it, what you are experiencing is grief. Grief can feel like a huge wave threatening to knock you down. It feels horrible and dificult, and every
Grief and Loss counseling by Frieda L. Ferrick, MFT: 9 Things I Know To Be True about Grief and Loss
If you are looking at this page, there is a good chance that you or someone you care about has had a major loss in their life. I want to share with you, some observations about grief and grieving the loss of a loved one. I have over 20 years of experience working with grief
What does it mean to grow older? How do we all handle the challenges that will face us? All of us human beings will either grow old or we will die at a younger age. Yet, we rarely talk about what this means to us individually and collectively. The body starts to slow down and
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