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Grief Multiplied: Coping with Loss Amid Global Tragedies August 10, 2016 . 6 Comments
Experiencing grief and loss can have a profound effect on the way you experience your life, think about your future, and know yourself. It can be an intense and dismantling process, often ... Read More
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Am I Horrible for Not Crying at My Father’s Funeral? August 5, 2016 . 8 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I recently attended my father’s funeral, which was a very large gathering with family, friends, and people in the community. He touched many lives and was well-known ... Read More
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Learning How to Grieve When the World Moves On August 5, 2016 . 11 Comments
It was 1:30 p.m. on a Monday when a man walked into the therapy office for his usual therapy session, taking his usual seat on the leather couch and crossing his legs in that relaxed way ... Read More
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Initiation Dreams, Part II: Grief and the Underworld July 27, 2016 . 13 Comments
“Bereavement is the deepest initiation into the mysteries of human life, an initiation more searching and profound than even happy love.” —Dean Inge ... Read More
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What My Gay Son Taught Me About the Orlando Massacre June 24, 2016 . 19 Comments
Forty-nine young people, massacred in cold blood. Out dancing in the one place that was safe; the one place free of shame; the one place you were your true self; the one place you didn’t ... Read More
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It’s OK Not to Cry: A Reflection on Grief June 15, 2016 . 6 Comments
I was 23 years old when my dad passed away. I remember that phone call, where I was standing, what I was wearing, what I did the rest of the night, so many details after hearing that unexpected ... Read More
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Transformative Grief, Part II: A Guide to Living with Loss May 9, 2016 . 10 Comments
In Part I, I wrote about how the hellish process of grieving can generate a new way of living in the world that can lead to a more authentic experience of life. I am not suggesting a “happily ... Read More
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Why Can’t I Bond with My Kids After My Husband Died? March 25, 2016 . 9 Comments
I am so sorry for your loss. You are understandably grieving. You’ve lost your partner unexpectedly, and if that weren’t enough to cope with, you are also trying to take care of your ... Read More
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Could Suicide Be Contagious? February 1, 2016 . 2 Comments
Friends and family of suicide victims are more likely to attempt suicide themselves, according to a British study published in BMJ Open. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... Read More
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Best of 2015: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for Infant and Child Loss Support December 29, 2015 . 9 Comments
The death of a child is perhaps one of the most traumatic events a parent can experience. Losing a child may feel like an insurmountable life event for many, and the experience of grief ... Read More
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Other News October 9, 2015 . 5 Comments
Between 10% and 25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies result in a miscarriage, and chemical pregnancies—pregnancy loss shortly after implantation—may account for as much ... Read More
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How Can I Stay Strong Knowing My Wife Has Terminal Cancer? September 4, 2015 . 31 Comments
I am so sorry to hear about your situation, and cannot imagine the pain you and your wife must be experiencing as she fights her battle against cancer. Let’s get to the root of your questions. Find ... Read More