Tell me what happened. Never lie to me; doing so won’t protect me. Children know when something’s wrong with the grownups in their world. Sheltering them from the truth leaves room for their wild imaginations to take hold. I have met many adults who are terrified of death because it was hidden from them at …
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“It might even make you feel better!” Marlo Thomas sang these words to me when I was just 8 years old, and they still speak to me today. Winter holidays can be the hardest to get through. Remember that it is not a sign of weakness to shed tears, especially at this time of year. …
A conversation with your coach can help you prepare for life’s closing chapter. “Baby boomers have changed the face of the U.S. population for more than 70 years and continue to do so as more enter their senior years, a demographic shift often referred to as a “gray tsunami.” (census.gov) Data and research point …
While everyone deals with grief differently, there are certain ‘symptoms’ commonly associated with grieving. Dealing with intense loss is different for everyone, but as humans, we tend to experience a lot of the same emotions at a time when our world has turned upside down. When you are dealing with grief, you may experience all …
Both an end of life coach and a psychologist (or other mental health practitioner) focus on promoting healthy behavior. Their goal is to improve their client’s quality of life. They are going to be the anchor of their client’s emotional journey. Here is why you should choose an end-of-life coach. The key difference between the …
You bet! Not to say they aren’t sad, there’s also a lot of grief that loved ones are feeling. I even see anger expressed at times. But to find joy in the celebration of a life well lived can be uplifting, meaningful and help us find the peace we need to walk into our tomorrows. …