Memory Instability After Loss: How We Remember Our Dead
Memory can become so distressing that the grieving will build pathways of avoidance around them, actually avoiding thoughts about the ...
Tag: Grief and Healing
John Cena’s Reflections on Mortality Are a Masterclass in Grief Literacy
During his recent chat with Rachel Martin on NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the 49-year-old Cena reflected on his ...
To View or Not to View: Psychological Effects of Closed Caskets
Though it may seem counterintuitive, there are real psychological benefits to mourning in the presence of a body; to seeing ...
Clair Obscur: When a Video Game Speaks the Language of Grief
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a role-playing game that has become a breakout hit not simply because of its striking ...
Five Ideas for Recognizing National Grief Awareness Week in Your Community
National Grief Awareness Week, which is observed during the first week of December, presents a powerful opportunity for deathcare professionals ...
They’re Human, Too: Celebrities Are Going Public About Their Personal Grief and Loss
Often, celebrities will pretend that nothing’s wrong, especially if they feel that appearing vulnerable will somehow diminish their status or ...
Death & Grief: It’s All Just Harder During the Holidays
Holiday deaths only compound the problem, leading to unfortunate annual observations of death anniversaries in a time that should be ...
How Doctors Treat Complex Grief, Part 2: Medication
Doctors are divided over medically assisted grief therapy, which involves the use of medications for the treatment of symptoms that ...
Albums Inspired By Grief and Loss
For many folks, including, perhaps, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, one of the most natural ways to process losing ...
Is Crying Good for You?
It’s more or less commonly held that crying is supposed to be a good thing, whether as a stress reliever ...
