Archive for Distressing Emotion

memory of death

Struggling with How a Loved One Died

The moments surrounding a loved one's death can stick with a person. If you were there, the memories can remain…
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What Does it Mean to Be Strong in Grief?

"And when he came to the place where the wild things are  they roared their terrible roars and gnashed their…
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understanding stuck points in grief

What are Stuck Points in Grief?

What are "stuck points"? In 1992, researchers Resick and Schnicke first described the term "stuck points" in their work exploring…
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Feelings of Fear and Vulnerability in Grief

We've written in the past about the 'grief lens' and how it can impact one's overall outlook on themselves, others,…
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Keeping Negative Emotions in Check

Keeping Difficult Emotions in Check

These are difficult emotions. All human beings are familiar with these creatures, but—as someone who is grieving—I'll bet you've recently come…
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Crying In Public (aka Sometimes Socks are Sad)

Crying in public happens. For example, sometimes you are in a store, and the tears just start coming. A small…
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