It was the summer before my junior year in high school. I was 16. It was a cloudy, drizzly day in Seattle, as usual. I was playing Ping-Pong in the basement with friends. Dad was at work. Mom was ...

Until last year, I had never even heard of a grief ritual, so I certainly didn’t know what one was. But I was tossed into the ocean of grief when my father passed away after a long illness. I was lost ...

When we are experiencing grief, it is easy to lose track of what can bring us comfort. It’s so important to allow ourselves positive reflection and doing things that bring us joy. Healthy distractions ...

Those dealing with the death of a loved one can find comfort and healing through connecting with others and sharing emotions and memories. The same is true for children who are mourning, and the ...

In the past few years, my mom passed away, and I lost a dear friend. The holidays were always a special time for us. Since ...

This holiday season, which is normally a time for joy and togetherness, will be particularly challenging for me and many others in Bermuda. On December 6, I experienced the profound loss of my amazing ...

The emotional responses to a severe breakup can resemble the responses to death. This is no coincidence. When a loved one dies, you grieve. But death is not the only trigger of grief. Grief can occur ...

Researchers have examined what's currently known about the neuroendocrine effects of grief and whether biological factors can predict complicated or prolonged grief after the death of a loved one. The ...

Flower pots painted by children at the Jemicy School Saturday morning were adorned with colors reflecting their makers’ emotions. Jyaire, 10, decorated his pot with rainbow colors and glitter; 13-year ...