Valentine’s Day can amplify feelings of loneliness, loss, and disappointment for many individuals. While social media may heighten this sense of comparison and inadequacy, it’s important to recognize that experiencing loneliness is a common and human response. Acknowledging these feelings and seeking support, such as therapy, can be beneficial during difficult times.
Grief Insights
When the Holidays Hurt: Coping with Grief and Loneliness in December
The holiday season can intensify feelings of grief and loneliness for many, highlighting losses and unfulfilled connections. It’s important to acknowledge these emotions and seek care through new traditions, setting boundaries, reaching out for support, and practicing self-compassion. Remember, you’re not alone, and support is available to navigate these challenges.
Coping with Grief, Loss, and Anxiety During the Holidays
For anyone dealing with an illness, grief, loss, and subsequent anxiety it causes or the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be a time of sadness, pain, anger, or dread. It can be difficult to cope, especially when you see the sights and sounds of holiday happiness all around you. The ebb and […]
Managing Typical Stressors During the Holiday Season
Welcome to the holiday season and holiday stress! This is the time of year when the whirlwind of gift-giving holidays, marketing blitzes, holiday parties, and activities galore begins right after Halloween, builds to Thanksgiving and continues gaining momentum through the end of the year. While this season is meant to bring feelings of love and […]
7 Things You Feel when Losing a Loved One
One reason that we often find grief and loss to be such a difficult challenge is that we have never learned what to expect. The following will help you understand some crucial truths about grief and loss when losing a loved one. Importantly, how to work through the process to find healing is just as […]
What to Expect in Grief Counseling (And Is It Right for You?)
After losing a loved one, therapy can help you process your emotions. Read on to learn what to expect in grief counseling and whether it’s right for you. Grief counseling is a specialized type of therapy that aims at helping people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Sessions focus on assisting people […]
