Uvalde, Texas, is grieving. America is grieving. A single man has committed a crime of unimaginable violence, taking the lives of at least 21 people—19 of them children—and now an entire country is bereft. Whether you live near Uvalde or far away, whether you...
Father’s Day is all about showing love and appreciation to the amazing dads in our lives. But if you know a father who’s lost a child to suicide, substance abuse, or sudden loss, that can be easier said than done. For these dads, Father’s Day can bring about...
Dr. Denise Campagnolo is a Neurologist and EricsHouse Board member, and my collaborator on the EricsHouse research project to validate and explore the usefulness of our Grief Self-Assessment tool. Denise recently shared an article with me, published in the JAMA...
My Position on the New “Prolonged Grief Disorder” Diagnostic Category in the DSM Our phone at the Center for Loss and Life Transition has been ringing off the hook in recent weeks with requests for my opinion of the new “PGD” diagnosis. Yes, everyone’s talking about...
How long will this last? When will I get back to normal? Am I getting better fast enough? We are on a difficult, terrible journey. One no one would ever choose to make. It’s natural to want it over, but in time we learn that some aspects of our grief will be with us...
Grief manifests in many different ways and places for each individual. Emotional displays of grief might include numbness, intense sorrow, and detachment. Physical symptoms can range from headaches, chest pain, or sore muscles. A holistic way to help navigate the...
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