As a graduate student in school to be a clinical mental health counselor, I took a class on grief, crisis and trauma. I was prepared for a good bit of it, like the difficult emotions that come with ...

After losing her brother to cancer, a writer set out to understand the "rogue wave that took me out." A chief MD helps walk ...

Losing a loved one represents one of life’s most challenging experiences, with grief following unpredictable patterns that defy simple categorization into neat stages. Mental health professionals at ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — August 11, 2025 — Hospice of Santa Barbara is celebrating over 51 years of compassionate care, as well as ...

For many, the tragedy that unfolded on Tuesday afternoon in Uvalde, Texas, brought on an unwelcome and all-too-familiar constellation of emotions: sadness, anger, shock, frustration and helplessness.

Grief takes many forms. From lost loved ones to life-changing injuries, it can make us feel numbly — even agonizingly — frozen in place. For anyone grieving, one question often lingers: How long will ...

Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, will offer a live webinar featuring world-renowned author and grief educator, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. “The Art of ‘Companioning’ the Mourner: Caring Versus Curing” will be held ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts say judging someone's grief − or grief policing − stems from a belief that there is a right way to cope with a loss. That ...

If you turn on the TV or scroll through social media at this time of year, it’s impossible to avoid the bombardment of images of happy families jostling for space around the Christmas dinner table.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 2021 survey found that 36% of U.S. adults preferred to skip the holidays due to feelings of loss or grief. Amongst the bright holiday lights and excitement, others might not ...

When someone we love is missing, the holidays can feel different — heavier, quieter, and filled with reminders of what used to be. Whether you’ve recently lost a spouse, a parent, a sibling, or a dear ...

The death of a loved one is never easy. But survivors who've lost someone in the armed services experience it in ways others do not. "Military grief is experienced publicly and also very personally," ...