Grief in a Time of Change
Lately it seems that we, as a society, are struggling to grieve. Although we have been dealing with aging, illness and loss for generations, grieving...
Grief Retreats: Why Focusing on our Grief Can Be Healing
Gilchrist now offers day-long grief retreats for individuals seeking to recharge themselves and learn new ways to relate to their grief. A grief retreat may...
Helping People Heal After a Loss
Grief counseling is not a job that most people would seek. It’s challenging and is one that can either lead to very interesting dinner conversation...
What I Learned About Death and Loss During My Gilchrist Internship
Before I became a grief counseling intern at Gilchrist, I felt well prepared to address the diverse range of concerns that were introduced by my...
Reflecting on Counseling Awareness Month
April begs us to notice the arrival of spring—the usual rains that fall, and the flowers that shoot up through the softening ground. For me...
Comfort and Encouragement for Grieving Mothers
Over my years as a clinical grief counselor I have facilitated many offerings from our Grief Counseling program. While I have enjoyed them all—each for...
In Times of Tragedy or Loss, Gilchrist Offers Counseling and Support
It seems our nation is faced with more acts of violence and death than ever before. With every tragedy, we find ourselves dealing with emotions...
The Journey Continues: Grief in the Second Year
In my 15 years as a bereavement counselor—and through my personal experience—I have found that in our society, people are not comfortable with grief. Those...
Celebrating Our Loved Ones
Anniversaries, birthdays and holidays can be a real challenge for grievers, especially when the days remind us of who is missing. In the beginning, the pain...