January 6, 2017 by Stanley Kissel, Ph.D.
Grieving is not a permanent process that follows one of life’s major stresses. Grieving is the body’s way of coping with an overwhelming shock after the loss of a loved one. Some religions prescribe a specific course of behavior following the death of a spouse or family member— tasks to… Read More
December 14, 2016 by Maryann Manelski
3 Ways to Survive Grief During the Holidays The days are dark now here in the northern hemisphere. For those of us grieving lost loved ones, the coming gray of winter is often a better match for our feelings than the gatherings and gifts that mark the holiday season. The… Read More
January 30, 2015 by Stanley Kissel, Ph.D.
The other day I was having lunch with a friend and overheard a conversation between two gentlemen, one of whom was obviously a recent widower. He was lamenting the fact that since his wife died his income was cut almost in half. He also confided to his friend that he… Read More
June 12, 2012 by Phyllis Silverman, Ph.D.
In feminist literature today there is a good deal of emphasis on the way men and women are more alike than not. I would agree that on one level this is true. I know that men and women have similar feelings when someone close dies. Their sense of sadness, loss,… Read More
June 3, 2012 by Gerald J. Schaefer
The loss of your wife takes on a whole new meaning around the holidays. How does a widower move forward without his loved one to reflect on the holiday’s purpose, without sharing good conversation, without celebrating love and enjoying togetherness? It hardly seems possible. Even though the joy and happiness… Read More
