Do you know what to say to someone who lost a loved one? If you feel apprehensive and uncertain about what to say or what not to say, you are not alone. Most of us are afraid of saying the wrong thing because we do not want to upset or offend the grieving person at […]

Grief is a normal reaction to loss. It is also a complex, multi-faceted experience that involves a wide range of bio-psycho-social-spiritual experiences. For example, when you lose a loved one, you may: (i) experience chest pain, headache, and palpitations (biological/physical)  (ii) feel sad, angry, and guilty, and find it hard to make simple decisions (psychological) 

Grief is a complicated and multi-faceted response to losses, and one of the most traumatic losses is the death of a loved one or bereavement.  When someone you loved dies, your whole world stops, time stands still, and you often find yourself trapped in the “grief loop.” In other words, your grief runs continuously, and

Crying is both a physiological and psychological response to your emotions. It is often triggered by intense feelings such as sadness, worries, rage, happiness or euphoria. Losing someone you loved is one of the most painful experiences you will go through. Is crying normal? If you find yourself crying every day after a death, you

For most people, the most profound form of loss is the death of a loved one. Unfortunately, many unhelpful myths and misconceptions about grief have held people back from grieving in a healthier, authentic, and compassionate way. Some of the myths are “Time heals all things”, “Talking about my loss only makes it worst”, “I