Platitudes of Bereavement

Platitudes of Bereavement

A beautiful heartfelt piece on Platitudes of bereavement from Brian Brown originally composed in 2015 but modified and expanded upon today: Platitudes… those little things that we say.  Oftentimes they spill out of our mouths when we don’t know WHAT to...
Touchless Carwashes Are Great, But Not For Humans

Touchless Carwashes Are Great, But Not For Humans

This past year of pandemic lock-downs and isolation have emphasized the importance of touch. Especially for the lonely, isolated, and grieving. Because touchless carwashes are great – but not for humans. As a Rubenfeld Synergist, I’ve seen the power of touch to...

Have a Happy Self-Compassion Day

Today, August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day. Will you choose self-compassion today? Do you have someone with you in your grief? A Companion? Recently I was once again a guest on AM North West. Before each interview, we are asked to submit a few talking points....

How to Stay Grounded While Helping Others in Pain

My Dear Community, We’re surrounded by people feeling deep pain, trapped in a pit of hopelessness. They may even be contemplating suicide. How can we stay grounded while helping others get out of despair? Many of you are empathic people like me. When we walk into a...

“Will You Please Call Me?”

Dear Community, My clients know they can make an SOS call whenever they’re drowning in grief. You know, those times when you can’t catch your breath in between sobs. And the snot won’t stop running out your nose. The times you want to die, too. They know I’m here for...