Tag Archive: nervousness

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 feel overwhelming, particularly if you don’t think they are capable...

Coping with a Terminal Diagnosis

“The opposite of hope is despair, and when we despair, it is because we feel there are no choices.” –Warren G. Bennis Death is a part of life, but that...

What Does Grief Feel Like?

Marina Mails, NCC, LPC Bereavement Counselor II This poem, “Falling Apart” by Eloise Cole, gives a heart-felt description of what grief feels like for many who have recently lost a...

Anxiety and Caregiving

Marina Mails, NCC, LPC Bereavement Counselor II As a caregiver for your loved one you likely face daily anxiety-provoking situations. Perhaps you are watching someone that you love decline and...