[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] We have all experienced some form of trauma keeping us from optimally moving forward in life. These experiences can be anything from loss...
Guest Article: Saying (and Writing) the Hard Words
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] In October 2013, I used a work trip to Chicago as an excuse to bring my 9-month-old son to visit his grandparents. My...
Guest Article: 5 Tips for Navigating Grief During the Holidays
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Picture this. You’re at the dining room table on Thanksgiving Day. Family is all around you. They’re laughing, sharing stories of past Thanksgiving...
Difficult Discussions: Options After Death
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Simple burial, cremation, or green burial? As you make estate planning decisions, it’s common — and prudent — to start discussions around your...
How to Help People Facing Illness or Death
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Show Up Things can be awkward at the hospital or funeral home. You want to visit and support family and friends there, but...
Tasks After a Loss: What To Do in the Weeks Following Your Loved One’s Funeral
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] While the trustee or personal representative will have their own list of duties to handle, other loved ones may still have some tasks...
Tasks After a Loss: What To Do in the Days Following Your Loved One’s Funeral
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The funeral is behind you and the refrigerator is filled with hotdishes from the neighbors. While it might seem like all of the...
Tasks After a Loss: What To Do Immediately After a Loved One’s Death
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] When a loved one dies, the to-do list of tasks and notifications can feel daunting, especially when you’re also facing what feels like...