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Hearts Held Well:

Grief and Healing with Robin Held

Caring for Your Heart During This Holiday Season coping with grief emotional well-being grief support holidays self-care strategies Dec 21, 2024

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,...

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Setting Boundaries in Grief: Crucial for Protecting Your Emotional Well-Being grief and healing holidays self-care strategies setting boundaries Dec 07, 2024

When you are grieving, setting and maintaining boundaries during the winter holidays (and always) is crucial for protecting your emotional well-being. Boundary-setting and maintenance take practice: You won’t always have the energy for it; you won’t always get it right; it may forever...

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HOLIDAY DECISIONS: How to Manage Invitations and Social Obligations While Grieving coping with grief emotional well-being grief support holidays self-care strategies Nov 29, 2024

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...

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Are You Getting Your Needs Met During the Winter Holidays? emotional well-being grief support holidays isolation Nov 23, 2024

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...

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Why the Winter Holidays Feel Different After Loss: Intensified Grief emotional well-being holidays seasonal transitions Nov 16, 2024

As the winter holidays approach, many people who are grieving find that their pain and sadness feel more intense than usual. This time of year, filled with celebrations, traditions, and expectations of joy, can amplify your feelings of loss in ways that might catch you off guard. Understanding...

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5 Signs Your Grief May Be Intensifying (Holiday Version) coping with grief coping with loss emotional well-being holidays Nov 09, 2024

In the seasonal transition from fall to winter, and as the winter holidays approach, you might find that your pain and sadness feel more intense than usual. This time of year, filled with celebrations, traditions, togetherness, and expectations of joy, can amplify your feelings of loss in ways...

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How to Cope with Anticipation Anxiety During the Fall Season anticipation anxiety emotional challenges holidays managing grief social pressure Nov 02, 2024

As the crisp air of fall begins to settle in, the anticipation of the winter holidays can bring with it a wave of anxiety, especially for grieving people. If you’re experiencing this, know that you’re not alone. The holiday season, once filled with joy and togetherness, can now feel...

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Grief & Fresh Air: A Healing Combination For Mind and Body emotional well-being grief and healing holidays outdoor healing seasonal transitions Oct 26, 2024

The seasonal transition from fall to winter and into the winter holiday season can be a time of overwhelming emotions, especially if you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. While the world around you is wrapped up in festivities, you might find yourself grappling with the weight of your...

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Grief and Hydration: A Vital Connection For Well-Being emotional well-being grief and physical health grief support holidays seasonal transitions Oct 19, 2024

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...

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