“Final Request” ~ a poem by Joy Feldman As long as life is full and free Let me live and still by me But when my days on Earth are done An Eternal Rest I’ve surely won Rob me not of the right to die Let my soul to heaven fly. When mind and heart [...]
Categories: Grief, Poetry, Spirituality
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Tags: coping with grief, grief
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When you are dealing with the loss of a loved one emotions can come in waves. One moment you think you are fine, the next you are sobbing, angry and devastated. Taking time to understand your feelings and the stages of grief will help you cope, celebrate treasured memories, and move forward with life. The [...]
Categories: Depression, Family, Grief, Self-Help
| Tags: grief, stages of grief, support
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Though the holiday season is thought to be a joyous time by all, many find the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas to be stressful and emotional. As a helping professional, I have observed the approaching holiday season as both a joyous time, as well as a time filled with heartache and family conflict. Mild depression [...]
Categories: Coping Skills, Depression, Family, Gratitude, Hope, Life Coaching, Stress Reduction
| Tags: christmas, Depression, family conflict, Gratitude, holiday stress, Hope, love, thanksgiving
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Life changing events can send a jolt through your well-being creating a state of unbalance and stress. A major change in your life, the death of a loved one, divorce, or major illness can pull the rug right out from under you, leaving you to face life in a completely new direction. Even positive change, [...]
Categories: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Hope, Life Coaching, Self-Help, Stress Reduction
| Tags: change, coping, Coping Skills, Hope, perspective, Stress Reduction, work life balance
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Relaxation – Relaxing the Mind, Body, and Spirit 20 Minutes to Peace I teach my clients progressive muscle relaxation in combination with visualization techniques to release tension and stress, calm the mind, and rejuvenate the spirit. Learning relaxation techniques takes practice. In order to achieve deep relaxation, you will need to set aside time to [...]
Categories: Anxiety, Self-Help, Stress Reduction
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