Category Stress
Seasonal Depression: It’s More than the “Winter Blues”
Undiagnosed, untreated, unrecognized Seasonal Affective Disorder could be making the tough times tougher As if it weren’t sufficiently challenging to... Read More
Your Holiday Grief Toolkit: Piecing Together a Holiday without your Loved One
There is perhaps no milestone so daunting for the newly bereaved as the holiday season: a time typically spent celebrating... Read More
Talking to Children about Serious Illness
Five Myths, Debunked When there is a serious illness in the family, children need to trust the adults in their... Read More
Helping Your Seriously Ill Loved One Through Difficult Emotions
As your loved one progresses through a serious illness, it’s only natural that he or she will face difficult emotions:... Read More
50 Practical Gestures to Help a Grieving Friend
When comforting someone who is grieving, how many times have you said “If there’s anything I can do. . .”?... Read More
When They Won’t Eat
Hospice patients often have changing patterns of eating and drinking. We think of food as much more than fuel. We... Read More
What NOT To Say To A Veteran
The events that occurred during a Veteran’s military experience can leave a lasting impact. WWII Veterans, for instance, were exposed... Read More
In a Crisis, Spiritual Resilience Can Pull Us Through
This year’s theme for Pastoral Care Week is “spiritual resilience.” What does it mean to be spiritually resilient? How can... Read More
Four Free Apps to Reduce Stress
The stress of caring for a loved one—on top of many other responsibilities—can quickly lead to burnout. You may start... Read More