The winter holiday season can be challenging for people who are grieving. Below are some questions to consider as you care for yourself and tend to your grief during the holiday season. 

These questions reflect the common concerns of those who are grieving during the holiday season, highlighting...

We live in a grief-averse, grief-illiterate society. People, even your dearest people, mean well and still unintentionally say the most hurtful things to grieving people. 

Dealing with well-meaning but hurtful comments during the holidays (and every day)  while grieving is an ongoing challenge. ...

Responding to invitations and social obligations during the winter holidays while you are grieving can be challenging. Your needs and energy level will fluctuate in your grief. 

Here’s how you can handle these situations in a way that honors your grief and healing and sets healthy boundaries. I ...

The winter holidays are often filled with images of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for those who are grieving, this time of year can feel particularly isolating and overwhelming. Grief expert David Kessler has identified six fundamental needs of grieving people, primarily focusing on the lo...

Fall and winter, seasonal transitions inching toward the winter holiday season, are often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, but for those who are grieving, it can be a particularly challenging period. 

Amidst the emotional upheaval and the demands of seasonal transition and holiday act...

As the fall season transitions into winter, the days grow shorter, and the air becomes colder. For many, this time of year intensifies feelings of loss and grief. The changing seasons can serve as a poignant reminder of those who are no longer with us, and the weight of that absence can feel even he...