Tag Archive: counseling
When a Death Changes Everything: Supporting Children Through “Secondary Loss”
For kids and teens, grieving the loss of a loved one can sometimes be further complicated by related changes. The... Read More
Do Very Young Children Feel Grief?
There is a commonly held belief that young children are “too young to grieve” when a loved one dies. However,... Read More
How to Talk to Children about Serious Illness
When a family member or loved one is seriously ill, the thought of explaining the illness to your child may... Read More
Mindfulness and Grief Workshop
The Counseling and Education Center invites you to participate in the Tools for Grieving workshop: Mindfulness and Grief Monday, July... Read More
Self-Care Tips for Grieving Parents
The death or serious illness of a loved one can affect all members of a family. Often, a parent may... Read More
How Play Therapy Helps Grieving Children
As adults, we often picture counseling or therapy as someone sitting in a room talking to a professional about their... Read More
What’s going to happen next? Grappling With the Unknowns of Illness, Death and Dying
Some things that are comforting: control, knowledge, predictability and routine. Some things that are uncomfortable: lack of control, the unknown,... Read More
Helping Kids Talk About “Big Feelings”
Losing a loved one or coping with serious illness can be stressful for children, particularly those too young to effectively... Read More
Supporting a Bereaved Person through Traumatic Loss
In the wake of a sudden, unexpected or otherwise traumatic loss, effectively supporting a bereaved person can seem difficult or... Read More