If you’re grieving the death of a spouse or close family member, now isn’t the time for major life decisions. The death of a loved one is among the most stressful events a person can experience, according to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory, also known as the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS). Given the emotional and physical toll a death can have […]
Identity is a funny thing. The way we think of ourselves, how we define ourselves, the story we tell ourselves about who we are, all of that comes together to create our identity. And yet we don’t always have a conscious awareness of our identity or even a loss of identity. It often exists in[…..]
GRIEF: Regardless of our age, when someone we have a connection to dies, we grieve. Even babies can detect the absence of a parent or caregiver. From days old, infants respond to the presence or absence of certain people. They identify and become familiar with their person’s scent or touch. Although they don’t yet understand[…..]
When a relationship ends, healing can take time. These tips can help you grieve your loss and start to move on. Why are breakups so painful? A breakup or divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional experiences in life. Whatever the reason for the split—and whether you wanted it or not—the breakup[…..]