In the past two or three weeks, something showed up in my feed (all of my search and reading on grief is probably what triggered the internet to place it in my line of vision) about the May 14, 1988 Kentucky Bus Crash. The 36th anniversary of this horrific and grief filled event is today, at the time of me… Read More »May 14 1988 Kentucky Bus Crash

I think that mixing grief and photography is one of the most common ways we deal with memories of our loved ones. Actually, for any memories at all. Photography has become the go-to medium for capturing memories, especially in our digital age. There’s something truly remarkable about how commonplace cameras have become. Almost everyone has one on their phone, making… Read More »Grief And Photography: Capturing Memories And Emotions

Cooking is both an art and a comfort source. When I was in the worst of my caregiving days and even more so after I lost my husband, people often wanted to know good food ideas for grieving families. Well, they didn’t put it quite like that but that’s what they meant. At the time, I didn’t care much about… Read More »Food Ideas For Grieving Families

An aspect of grief that usually gets overlooked is the physical dimension. The emotional journey of grief often manifests in our bodies in various ways. That tightness in your chest, those aching shoulders—those can all be physical responses to emotional pain. So, how does combining dance and grief help with any of that? Well, it’s a form of exercise, sure,… Read More »Dance And Grief. Using Movement As Emotional Expression.

Today, I want to talk about a possible powerful ally in what sometimes feels like a less desirable journey: expressive writing. Combining grief and journaling can be a wonderful way to process so many raw feelings. Grief is often such a labyrinth of complex emotions that seems impossible to navigate. It’s not just sadness; it’s a mix of longing, anger,… Read More »Grief And Journaling. Expressive Writing As A Tool For Healing.

First of all, I want to say that I am not any kind of certified art therapist (at this time) and am not an expert on art therapy or the best art therapy books or exercises. I am only sharing ones that I have actually read and currently enjoy sharing with others who are also interested in art therapy. I… Read More »What Are the Best Art Therapy Books?

Because I am a total bookworm and have been ever since I first learned to read, it would seem completely logical that I would definitely be poring over books about grief. It seems like after losing my mother, grandmother and spouse, I should be able to sprout a nice, long list of the best grief books. Most people assume that… Read More »What Are the Best Grief Books?

A common activity I have seen in grief and loss support groups, as well as online suggestions for managing these kind of emotions, is writing a grief letter. This can be a therapeutic activity that allows you to talk to the person that you have lost, as if they were still alive and able to fully listen to everything you… Read More »Writing a Grief Letter to Your Loved One

Today, I want to talk a little about grief and cooking. Actually, the mix of grief and food in general. Because if you’ve had significant loss, I’m sure you know that our appetites are usually highly affected by it. I’d also like to talk about “comfort food”. Almost everyone I know has some sort of comfort food and it’s usually connected… Read More »Mixing Grief and Cooking. What’s Your Comfort Food?

Here’s a short, easy little therapeutic activity involving music and using it to navigate a little through grief. Music is a wonderful expression of art that is important to most human beings. Besides self expression, we use music to relax and comfort us in many ways. Music helps us connect with emotions, memories and often, people themselves. It can provide… Read More »The Power of Music For Grieving