Have you ever noticed that your grief feels more present at the first hint of a warm breeze in the Spring or the first crunch of a leaf under your shoe in the fall? You’re not alone. Seasonal grief can impact people across the lifespan and is often a normal part of loss. Why Seasons Affect Our Grief 1. Symbolism In autumn, the falling leaves symbolize the lifecycle, reminding us that everything, and everyone, dies. Winter brings bare trees and with it a symbol of the loss of

Introduction With the heat waves happening this summer and multiple environmental disasters across the world, climate change for many is top of mind, top of social media reels, and may be top of the list of reasons to be anxious/ depressed/ angry/ scared/ filled with existential dread. The escalation of climate change, seeing the devastating effects on certain communities and countries, and ongoing political discourse on the topic all have the potential to increase our anxie

Graduation is often described as one of life's biggest accomplishments. It's celebrated with caps thrown into the air, family photos, congratulations, and excitement about what comes next. From the outside, it can look like the beginning of an exciting new chapter. For many people, though, the weeks and months that follow don't feel the way they expected. Instead of feeling confident or inspired, they find themselves feeling uncertain, disconnected, or even a little lost. Aft

What is a parasocial relationship? The relationship that you have to celebrities and other people that inspire you, but that you do not know, can be described as a ‘parasocial relationship’. This essentially describes the one sided connection that forms when you regularly engage with someone’s work, personality or public presence. While the relationship does not go both ways, the feelings that can develop towards that person can be very real. ‍ Grieving what someone (and thei

Sometimes healing is described as getting back to normal. But what if normal no longer exists? Life changes us. Loss changes us. Relationships change us. Caregiving changes us. Divorce, illness, disappointment, parenthood, aging, and unexpected transitions can all change the way we see ourselves. And sometimes, the person we were before no longer feels like who we are now. The Pressure to Go Back There can be an unspoken expectation that healing means returning to the person

Boundaries are not about pushing people away. They are about creating a healthier relationship with yourself and with the people around you. For many people, setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable. You may worry about disappointing someone. You may fear being misunderstood. You may have learned that being helpful, agreeable, or available was the safest way to maintain relationships. So when you finally begin saying no, it can feel almost unnatural. Boundaries Are Not Rejec