When a Spouse Dies: What I Didn’t Know About Helping Myself and Others Through Grief  (Barbara R. Wheeler, DSW)

When a Spouse Dies: What I Didn’t Know About Helping Myself and Others Through Grief  (Barbara R. Wheeler, DSW)

“Loss has taught me that the death of a spouse or partner affects every aspect of the day.” — Barbara R. Wheeler, DSW Barbara R. Wheeler, the author of this slim volume (so slim, I struggled to find it in the library’s hold section) spent her career teaching future clinical social workers. As a therapist … Read More

How long has it been?  (And other not-so-helpful questions.)

How long has it been?  (And other not-so-helpful questions.)

Amy flinched at Carrie’s facial expression as Carrie walked toward her. One more friend. One more awkward exchange. One more “How are you doing?” or some other such question. If you’ve followed this blog or read anything in the area of grief and grieving you know that the grieving process is often referred to as … Read More

Down to One Bar? Time to Recharge Your Battery

Down to One Bar? Time to Recharge Your Battery

“When all else fails, take a nap” — unknown (or maybe Mom) In addition to working as a counsellor and writing for Suddenly Single Survival Guide, I’m also an avid photographer. Having learned with a film camera, I have embraced digital photography wholeheartedly. But, as much as I love my camera, it does not work if … Read More

Living (and dealing) with Regret

Living (and dealing) with Regret

Regret usually isn’t the first grief emotion we experience. Shock and sadness hit first, but as time passes, a sense of sorrow that we missed doing or saying something becomes regret. I always use the metaphor of pot of stew to describe the emotional aspect of grief. The liquid is the sadness. Sadness washes over … Read More

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