Mourning the death of a loved one — a child, a sibling, a parent, a relative, a friend — is difficult no matter the circumstances. But losing someone to homicide can be particularly traumatic, ...

Mourning is hard — especially when you're grieving the loss of a loved one. The sudden loss can feel paralyzing, making it difficult to grasp the depth of your feelings as urgent questions flood your ...

Grieving is necessary and a fundamental step for anyone on a healing journey from a relational trauma history. But what does it mean—actually mean—to actively grieve your past? How do we make this ...

In September, my mom died after a short battle with colon cancer. She was 83 and lived a full life in which she had a fulfilling career in education, traveled the world visiting 100-plus countries, ...

When we run up against difficult emotions, one of the places I find that people get most tripped up is expecting that there is a certain way that one should feel. And, taking this further, that often ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. McGill Desautels Faculty professor covering leadership and strategy. When Paul Simard calls grief “a gift,” he means it in the ...

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The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and togetherness, but for those who are grieving, it can deepen loss and isolation. While many celebrate, remember that some need extra support during ...

Brent was a psychologist who specialized in grief, and we were trained to support others through suffering. Yet nothing could prepare me for my own loss. Research and personal experience have shown me ...

Recently I invited a friend over for high tea. But when I opened the front door to greet her, she was holding a gorgeous moth orchid, its arc of waxy white blooms balancing gracefully on a long stake.