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Hearts Held Well:

Grief and Healing with Robin Held

Why the Winter Holidays Feel Different After Loss: Intensified Grief emotional well-being holidays seasonal transitions Nov 16, 2024

As the winter holidays approach, many people who are grieving find that their pain and sadness feel more intense than usual. This time of year, filled with celebrations, traditions, and expectations of joy, can amplify your feelings of loss in ways that might catch you off guard. Understanding...

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5 Signs Your Grief May Be Intensifying (Holiday Version) coping with grief coping with loss emotional well-being holidays Nov 09, 2024

In the seasonal transition from fall to winter, and as the winter holidays approach, you might find that your pain and sadness feel more intense than usual. This time of year, filled with celebrations, traditions, togetherness, and expectations of joy, can amplify your feelings of loss in ways...

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How to Cope with Anticipation Anxiety During the Fall Season anticipation anxiety emotional challenges holidays managing grief social pressure Nov 02, 2024

As the crisp air of fall begins to settle in, the anticipation of the winter holidays can bring with it a wave of anxiety, especially for grieving people. If you’re experiencing this, know that you’re not alone. The holiday season, once filled with joy and togetherness, can now feel...

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Grief & Fresh Air: A Healing Combination For Mind and Body emotional well-being grief and healing holidays outdoor healing seasonal transitions Oct 26, 2024

The seasonal transition from fall to winter and into the winter holiday season can be a time of overwhelming emotions, especially if you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. While the world around you is wrapped up in festivities, you might find yourself grappling with the weight of your...

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Grief and Hydration: A Vital Connection For Well-Being emotional well-being grief and physical health grief support holidays seasonal transitions Oct 19, 2024

Fall and winter, seasonal transitions inching toward the winter holiday season, are often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, but for those who are grieving, it can be a particularly challenging period. 

 

Amidst the emotional upheaval and the demands of seasonal transition and...

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Why Rest is Essential for Your Grief Journey grief and healing grief and physical health mental clarity rest and grief seasonal transitions Oct 12, 2024

As the seasons shift from summer to fall and then to winter, the world around us changes dramatically. These transitions are not just external; they resonate deeply within us, particularly if we’re navigating the challenging waters of grief. Rest becomes not just a luxury but a NECESSITY...

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Unpacking the Burden of Cumulative Grief coping with loss cumulative grief emotional well-being grief support and healing self-care strategies Oct 05, 2024

As the leaves begin to fall and the crispness of autumn settles in, many of us are reminded of the weight we carry—those unseen burdens that have accumulated over time. Picture a child struggling under the weight of an overfilled backpack, each step becoming heavier, more challenging. This...

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Having Your Pain Witnessed: A Crucial Step in the Grief Journey benefits of coaching emotional well-being grief and healing grief support seasonal transitions Sep 28, 2024

As the fall season transitions into winter, the days grow shorter, and the air becomes colder. For many, this time of year intensifies feelings of loss and grief. The changing seasons can serve as a poignant reminder of those who are no longer with us, and the weight of that absence can feel even...

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How to Manage Stress When You’re Grieving: Self-Care Strategies for September and October grief and loss grief support and healing manage stress seasonal transitions self-care strategies Sep 21, 2024

As the seasons begin to change and the fall season unfolds, many people look forward to the cooler weather and upcoming festivities. But if you’re grieving, this time of year can bring anxiety and a sense of dread, knowing that the winter holidays are just around the corner. 

 

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Early Grief: 3 Critical Things You Need to Know coping with loss early grief grief support and healing imact of grief self-care strategies Sep 14, 2024

EARLY GRIEF. Just hearing those words can bring a sigh of exhaustion and sorrow. If you’re in the thick of it, it can feel like the very ground beneath your feet has disappeared, leaving you in a world where nothing makes sense anymore. If you’re here, chances are you’re...

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Why Seasonal Changes Can Intensify Grief: Preparing for Emotional Shifts This Fall coping with grief emotional well-being grief and loss seasonal transitions self-care strategies Sep 04, 2024

Your grief is as unique to you as your fingerprint. Therefore, you are your own best guide in your unique grief. Seasonal changes, especially the transition from summer to fall and then into winter, can intensify your grief for several reasons. Knowing these can help you be prepared to take...

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