Grief & The Holidays

We will hold our annual Grief & The Holidays on Thursday, November 19, 6:30 – 8:00 at our office.  Reserve your place by calling Becky at 8012593883 or email: becky.lpc@gmail.com.  Bring (optional):  an ornament for our remembering tree,  a treat (could be something that your loved one who has died enjoyed), and a picture to share.

It may seem impossible while in grief to find joy and peace especially during the hoilday season.  Be generous to yourself.  Don’t ignore your grief.  (Ignoring the loss will not make it go away; it will only prolong the pain.) The holidays are a time of real and symbolic gift giving.  What are you giving to yourself this holiday season.  Joining us for our evening of healing on Thursday, November 19th.

Living through personal crisis

The book – Living Through Personal Crisis is a great read for those experiencing loss or crisis. Quoted from the book is: “When lifelong physical impairment must be borne, for whatever reason, everything changes. The loss of normal sight … is very painful. The loss of part of oneself may be even more difficult than the loss of a loved one. One loves oneself somehow just a little more than almost somebody else. Life can be rewarding again but it must become so in a different way. A drastic or severe physical change requires a new self-definition; one’s self undergoes change. The idea that learning and personal growth could come from our loss is an almost disgusting idea while we are hurting” Your thoughts?

Introducing Julie

We are pleased to announce the new addition to our practice: Julie Sands, Licensed Massage Therapist. To schedule an appointment call her at 435-901-8991.

Honoring our Mothers

Life events can take our breath away. No one plans to live without their mother. We invite you to join us on May 2 for a lunch for women who have had their mother die. This will be a peaceful remembering time, companionship and serene encouragement. Take home treasures (we call griefgear) and love, smiles, affection and understanding. Join us! See the registration on the home page of www.resilientsolutionsinc.com

You Can Heal your Life

The book by Louise L. Hay can have some empowering journaling and thoughts for clients. Some points of her philosophy: The point of power is always in the present moment. Self-approval and self-acceptance in the now are the keys to positive changes. Remember, you have been criticizing for yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.

Book Recommendation

I do not have the power to make anything all better for anyone else. I can offer my help but I cannot make it all better. From the book, I Don’t Have to Make Everything All Better, The Lundberg Co.

Upcoming Grief Groups

Talking to others about your loss can be an important part of the healing process. Our next grief groups will begin in March. We will be offering an adolescent group, adult groups for – loss of a child, loss a spouse, and loss of a loved one to suicide. If you have any questions, please contact Becky at 259-3883 or email at becky.lpc@gmail.com

Grief Groups

Come let us take courage, and hand in hand pursue our journey in the path of life. Thomas Kempis. If you are experiencing a loss, Join us for our next grief groups. Contact Becky: becky.lpc@gmail.com. Much support can be found through sharing with others who have also experienced a loss.

Expressing our Grief

Our Grieving Hearts

We express our grief in many ways. Today in our teen group, we painted hearts. If you’ll notice these hearts have a wooden circle that can come out – this represents the loss the person has experienced. Some days it is such a big empty hole in our hearts … other days perhaps it is filled in – never the same. We don’t get over our grief by forgetting, we get through our grief by remembering. If you know a teen that would benefit from joining a support group, contact Becky at becky.lpc@gmail.com

Grief & The Holidays

For people who have lost a loved one, through death, divorce, or even relocation, holidays throughout the following year ofte prove painful and difficult.  Rituals that brought joy in years past  serve instead as stark reminders of missing loved ones.   Surrounding yourself with others who can understand can be helpful. 

Tonight we are having a special evening: Grief and the Holidays – 6:30 at our office.    If you have had a family member or close friend die and would like to come share with others, join us.  There are ways to cope and get through the holidays and even to find comfort. 

Don’t ignore your grief.  Ignoring the loss will not make it go away.  Feeling is healing.

Remember … set aside time to remember and give  others a chance to share their feelings.

What have you found helpful in your grieving process?  Share your comments

Your pattern of grief is as unique as your pattern of love