In my last two posts, I have written about death and ways in which you can deal with it using the skills and the attitudes of resilience. We discussed the importance of not avoiding your feelings and ...

Grief is the response to a loss, particularly the loss of a loved one and sets in when death strikes. The process is associated with negative emotions such as sadness, anger or sorrow. In her book, ...

Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.

“Grief”—yeah, we all seize up a little when we hear that word. No matter who you are, at some point in your life you’ve experienced the heartache and dread of tragedy, whether from a break-up, a job ...

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According to Lockett, more Black families are honoring loved ones through cremation or celebration-of-life ceremonies rather ...

Grief isn't always tied to a grave. Sometimes, the people we mourn are still walking this earth, breathing the same air as us, yet unreachable—thanks to the tangled webs of time, circumstance, or ...

"Sick with grief" describes the profound toll of loss on our bodies during the grieving process. Grief is defined as the deep emotional response to loss, and encompasses a spectrum of reactions that ...

Grief is not a linear process, but rather a messy and tumultuous experience intertwined with various emotions such as guilt, anger, and relief. Normalizing the chaotic feelings and thoughts that ...

It’s been two years since three Michigan State University students died and five more were injured by a gunman on campus on Feb. 13, 2023. Two classes have graduated since, leaving only half a student ...