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When a Child Loses a Significant Other

Good Grief – a Journey Towards Wholeness Margaret Mead once said, “When a person is born, we rejoice, and when they are married, we jubilate, but when they die, we try to pretend that nothing has happened.”  There are many kinds of grief, and bereavement is a unique form.  Not only does ... Read More

Helping Children Grieve, Helping Children Heal

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Today as never before, doctors have documented evidence to demonstrate that grieving can, in fact, make children sick. Health issues such as skin problems, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer can often track their onset to a painful event translated as grief. Traumatic loss is so abhorrent to ... Read More

Simple Tips for a Happy, Healthy Relationship

1. Try something new together. Be creative and find new and interesting things to do together. Though it takes a little energy, the rewards are worth it. Preferably choose something that neither of you have ever tried. This adds to the relationship, the fun of exploring new things ... Read More

How to Be Happy in a Relationship

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The focus of a relationship should be on the relationship.  Then, each partner feels a sense of responsibility for maintaining the health of their union.  In a sense, both partners are moving toward a positive place—a win, win if you will—focusing on building a healthy ... Read More

How to Use the Empathic Process

The empathic process is a noteworthy style of communication.  I developed the empathic process as a viable way for two people in a relationship, as well as families, to build a new pattern of dialogue that is healthy and successful for both. The empathic process Find a neutral location, ... Read More