About the Book: It is the late 1960s in Ireland. Nora Webster is living in a small town, looking after her four children, trying to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. She is fiercely intelligent, at times difficult and impatient, at times kind, but she is trapped by her circumstances, and waiting … Continue reading Book Review: Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín| Theresa Smith Writes
About the Book: Set against the wild backdrop of an intense heatwave in Europe, this is a story about sibling relationships – what holds a family together and what might fracture it forever. Family is everything, even when it falls apart. There is a heatwave across Europe. Goose and his three sisters gather at the … Continue reading Book Review: The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce| Theresa Smith Writes
Those of you who know me personally are aware that my son Nikolai passed away in November. Our family has been navigating this unimaginable loss, and while everyone’s grief is unique, I wanted to share a few tips for those who may want to support someone going through it. One thing that has been instrumental […] The post Supporting Someone Through Grief appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
What is Death Anxiety in Psychology? Death anxiety is a persistent presence in our lives. It’s often unspoken and misunderstood, but it’s a core fear that shapes how we live. This anxiety doesn’t just appear in obvious ways—it seeps into our thoughts, influences our decisions, and drives many of our behaviors, whether we’re aware of […] The post How Can Therapy Help You Overcome Death Anxiety? appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
On this episode, host Laura Chandler is joined by therapist, teacher, and author John Tsilimparis for a powerful conversation about his latest book.| Sacred Stream
No matter what losses I experience, in my life, I know that nothing can separate me from Your loving Presence! – Jesus Listens, October 21… The post 6 Truths to Help You Understand Grief appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
“I can invite You into those broken places and collaborate with You in putting the fragments back together in new ways.”– Jesus Listens, … The post The Three Best Words for the Brokenhearted appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
As the worship music swelled, my eyes filled with tears. It wasn’t the first time I’d cried in church since my husband died; I was … The post Three Ways to Welcome Grief into Your Church appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
About the Book: Easter Sunday, 1938. Ivy is nineteen and ready for her life to finally begin. In the idyllic Sussex countryside, her sprawling, bohemian family and their friends gather for lunch, a…| Theresa Smith Writes
On this episode, Laura Chandler talks with the co-founders of Empowered Endings, Bob and Elizabeth Uslander. Bob is a medical doctor who worked in emergency medicine for over twenty years and Elizabeth is a social worker and spiritual counselor who spent many years working in hospice. Recognizing the limitations in the current healthcare model for people dealing with end of life, Empowered Endings provides an eco-system of support from medical assistance to counseling and other resources for ...| Sacred Stream
For those of you who have followed this blog for a long time, you would be familiar with my beautiful little Husky named Zeus, whose adventures and antics were a regular feature in my newsletter po…| Theresa Smith Writes
About the Book: When Caitlin inherits a significant sum of money on her fortieth birthday, she decides to break the habits of a lifetime and throw caution to the winds. She’s about to tell he…| Theresa Smith Writes
A profound loss follows an affair. Creating space to explore grief and process multiple layers of loss is crucial for healing after infidelity.| Richard Nicastro, PhD
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC John Morales, a longtime Florida meteorologist known for his reassuring TV presence in the face of extreme weather events, struggled to keep his composure. Reporting live on new data about Hurricane Milton, he said, “It’s just an incredible, incredible, incredible hurricane. It has dropped…” he paused and exhaled, “ …... The post A Florida Meteorologist’s Grief appeared first on Life Counseling Institute.| Life Counseling Institute
The death of a wife is the most challenging event a man could face, leaving family members and friends wondering about ways to comfort a widower.| Elder Guru