Blog Articles About Grief and Loss

Shifting From Grief Literacy to Grief Humility

Understanding Grief
/ Understanding Grief
Eleanor Haley
/ July 27, 2023

For those wanting to support grieving people, the concepts of "grief competence" and "grief literacy" have often been touted as essential frameworks and the ideal goal for everyone, from therapists to friends to workplaces. These terms suggest a level of expertise that, if mastered, allows people to speak […]

Grief Without Heroes: Finding Meaning Beyond the Monomyth

Understanding Grief
General
Litsa
August 15, 2024

One of my favorite grief memoirs is Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala. Fair warning: this is not a book for the…

The Paradoxical Grief of Anticipated Sudden Death

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about a grief phenomenon that I know is felt by many but doesn't seem…

A Grief Greater than the Sum of its Parts

Understanding Grief
Types of Grief and Loss
Litsa
December 21, 2023

I learned a new word recently – ending. It was coined by physician Robert Webster, describing the last living member…

Grief Years Later: 4 Challenges

Understanding Grief
General
Blog
Eleanor Haley
September 29, 2023

Before discussing grief years later, we need to get on the same page about a few things first. Most importantly,…

What You Really Need to Know About 'Grieving Stages'

Understanding Grief
Grief Theory
General
Eleanor Haley
July 27, 2023

What you really need to know about grieving stages is that, for the most part, they are a myth. It's…

Seeking Comfort During Grief: Too much, too little, just right

Understanding Grief
Coping with Grief
General
Blog
Eleanor Haley
June 21, 2023

Comfort is one of my favorite words in the English language. Like many people, I crave comforting things. For example, comfortable shoes…

The Complexities of Motherhood & Continued Bonds

I've been writing about my grief for my mother and how it has impacted my life as a mother since…

How Long Does Grief Last? An age old question.

Understanding Grief
General
Eleanor Haley
May 1, 2023

"How long does grief last?" is a logical, valid, and common question. Grief, especially early on, causes distress in many…

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Being an Active Participant in Grief (aka Intentionally Grieving)

Understanding Grief
Coping with Grief
General
Litsa
April 8, 2023

Grieving is a verb, like walking or talking or roaring or dancing or building. But when people talk about grieving,…

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