Okay, so here's the deal. I made a commitment to myself that I was either going to get rid of a lot of my blog subscriptions or I was going to keep on top of my RSS reader, because the hundreds of unread messages that I had piling up were starting to get me down. I have been very diligent about getting through new posts. That means that I … [Read more...]
Blogging For Mental Health :: My Time in the Dark
May 16, 2012 by 34 Comments
Dear Reader, If you are a long-time reader of this blog, you may be aware that I am passionate about supporting mental health as a central component of good health care. This May, many organizations that support mental health are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. The American Psychological Association is sponsoring a blog party today … [Read more...]
When Mother’s Day isn’t all Sunshine and Roses
May 10, 2012 by 14 Comments
The avalanche of posts has started. Really beautiful tributes from children to their mothers. Moving stories from moms about the powerful ways that their children have changed their lives. I love all these posts. But a part of me notices that there is a piece missing. There are so many women who are longing to be mothers--but they don't … [Read more...]
A Few Tips for Responding to a Pregnancy Loss
February 10, 2012 by 6 Comments
I have written about pregnancy loss before, but several experiences in the past month or so have prompted me to write again. While the earlier post was about understanding how a pregnancy that ends in miscarriage or stillbirth can lead to complicated grief, today's post is intended for those responding to a pregnancy loss. I have often been … [Read more...]
Complicated Grief: Perinatal Loss
July 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
Tweet This is the first in a periodic series about dealing with complicated grief. Today, I'm exploring the complicated grief that can accompany perinatal loss. Defining Complicated Grief Complicated grief is grief that is triggered by a loss that is out of context with normal, developmental losses. For example, the death of a parent … [Read more...]
