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Talking to your spouse was the most natural thing in the world to you. Why wouldn’t it feel natural to continue talking to him even though you know he is no longer physically present? After a loved one dies, there is such a silence. Many find that talking to their loved one helps to fill that silenc…

“There are so many memories of the good times shared, but when I think of them, I feel such pain.” It is so common to hear grievers say that. Memories can be triggered by any of the senses – by a taste, smell, touch, sight, or sound. It is no wonder that they appear out of nowhere, often leaving y…

There is not an instruction book that tells us how to grieve correctly. That is because there is no specific, correct way to grieve. Usually, it is something we learn how to do on the spot through our own grief experiences. And many times there are people around us who share their experiences with g…

Wondering how to handle someone’s possessions after they have died is a concern for many. The important thing to remember about this is that there is no timeline. While there are some reasons for quickly going through possessions – such as needing to vacate a residence – for many people there is no …

Most people have heard that there are different stages to the grieving process. That’s a little misleading because it makes grief sound like it is a step-by-step process and once you navigate one stage you smoothly go on to the next one. Our grief is as individual as our lives and while nobody griev…

The anticipation of certain days of the year tends to cause an increase in emotions after the death of a loved one. Some of those days include the obvious such as the anniversary of their death, birthday, wedding anniversary, and holidays. For some, it may be the opening day of baseball season, the …

Rebecka Brott, PLMHP, PCMSW Rebecka Brott, PLMHP, PCMSW, believes that at one time or another, just about everyone can benefit from counseling. And whatever the challenge, she’s committed to helping clients find a path forward.  “The way that I can assist folks who are coming into counseling is to…

Sleep is the one of the most basic and innate characteristic of human behaviors, yet it’s also completely underrated. Proper sleep hygiene is directly connected to energy/productivity, mood/emotion regulation and our overall health and wellness (oh, and even living longer). The National Sleep Founda…

Everything in Moderation. If you drink alcoholic beverages, please do so in moderation.  Women: No more than one drink a day. Men:  No more than two drinks a day.  12 ounces of regular beer 5 ounces of wine 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits Children & adolescents Those of any age that …

More organizations are recognizing the potential for increased productivity and employee engagement by creating a truly diverse, inclusive workforce.  This presentation will help clarify the challenges involved in creating a diverse and inclusive organization and how to make diversity and inclusion …