I recently reviewed Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk’s bestselling book, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, and found myself connecting his words to our EricsHouse clients. Although grief is very personal and everyone experiences it in a...
It’s estimated that the US spends a staggering $30 billion per year on substance abuse treatment problems. Traditional addiction recovery programs typically consist of 12-step programs that were initially conceived by Alcoholics Anonymous. However, this does not work...
EricsHouse founder, Marianne Gouveia, shares her story and healing guidance in “A Grief Perspective on Suicide: A Mother’s Insights.” Marianne writes about the complexities of suicide loss, exploring your emotions, realms of grief, and how to...
Animals and Grief Part I: According to World Animal Foundation 86.9 Million U.S. households share their lives with an animal, it is no wonder that much has been written about animals and grief. In this three-part series, we will first explore how animals help us move...
When your parent is in pain, you want to offer support and comfort, but if your parent is suffering because his or her spouse died, how can you help when you’re overcome with your own intense feelings of grief from losing a parent? Offering empathy and encouragement...
When we’re deep in grief, healthy nutritional choices can not only be unattractive but they can be overwhelming. With so many decisions to make after a loss and the complex emotions attached to each one, the conscious decision of what to eat, when, and how much...
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