Articles

Loss Leads to Discovery
Summer has given way to fall, a time of letting go and loss. We are losing the light as the days shorten; trees are losing their leaves, as the sap returns to roots in the dark earth; flowers and vegetables, just a few weeks ago so lush and bountiful, are dying back. This is a natural time every year to feel our losses, but this year we are also faced with the shakeup of our whole financial system and huge losses on Wall Street.

Empty Nest, Full Heart
As children pass through their teenage and then their college years, parents must find ways to cope with the feelings of loss as they become independent, and move apart.

Love After Death
Once we realize that we can still have an inner relationship with a deceased loved one, we can begin to heal our unresolved grief. Using our imagination, we can access this special relationship and resolve old hurts and regrets, express love and receive guidance.

Parents Losing Parents
There I was at the bedside of my dying father, reflecting on the passage of labor with my son. The two events felt closely related, though at opposite ends of life's continuum. Just as the birth of our children is a rite of passage, so, too is the death of our parents. These events change us; we will never be the same.

How to Maximize Healing on the Anniversary of September 11
Our world changed last September 11. Many Americans lost family, friends, and co-workers. New Yorkers watched their city and community go through a devastating crisis. We all lost the world as we had known it-- we suddenly confronted our vulnerability in an uncertain world. These losses have been many layered, the grief complex.

Grief & the Holidays
The holidays, abounding in memories and family traditions, can activate grief, even years later.