Hope and Healing Blog

There are several reasons to get a blank piece of paper and outline one’s complicated … Read more

There are many types of abnormal or complicated grief. Relational factors. What kind of relationship … Read more

The funeral service has come under severe criticism, especially in the day of COVID restrictions … Read more

Last time we talked about four things to expect in grief counseling and recovery, and … Read more

Principle One: Help The SurvivorRealizeThe Reality Of The Loss When one has a significant loss … Read more

Grief Counseling involves helping people facilitate their normal or uncomplicated grief to a healthy completion … Read more

There are several normal reactions to normal grief. Sleep problems may persist in difficulty going … Read more

The term “normal grief” is sometimes referred to as “uncomplicated grief” and is further divided … Read more

J. William Worden in his book Grief Counseling & Grief Therapy lists “The Four Tasks … Read more

Before one can fully appreciate great loss, they must learn the value of what once … Read more

It often seems like when we get overconfident that we’ll have clear sailing ahead — … Read more

Psalm 13:1-6 (NKJV) 1  How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide … Read more

Stephanie Ericsson wrote an interesting essay titled “The Ways We Lie” and she talks about … Read more

Blog 74 7-26-2021 Three Greatest Questions of Life * What is the purpose of my … Read more

I’ll tell you right away that denial can be your friend OR your enemy! It … Read more