Grief in Divorce or the End of a Relationship October 13, 2025Danielle Southwick Grief in Divorce or the End of a Relationship When we think about grief, many of us immediately think of death. But grief is much broader than that. It shows...
Self-Care Strategies for Navigating Grief October 06, 2025Danielle Southwick Because survival mode isn’t meant to last forever Grief is not something you “get over.” It’s something you live with, move through, and slowly learn to carry differently. On the...
My Top 3 Recommended Books for Healing & Personal Growth September 29, 2025Danielle Southwick Looking for guidance and practical tools to navigate grief and grow personally? Over the years, I’ve seen these three books make a profound impact on the lives of my clients...
Grief Is a Public Health Issue September 22, 2025Danielle Southwick Grief Affects More Than Just Emotions When we think about public health, we often picture things like heart disease, addiction, or mental illness. Yet grief, especially when it remains unresolved,...
The Problem with Intellectual Comments in Grief September 15, 2025Danielle Southwick When most people hear the word grief, they think of death. But grief shows up in many other places too. It is what we feel when something important to us...
What Is Collective Grief? Understanding Shared Loss and How to Cope September 08, 2025Danielle Southwick When we think of grief, we often picture something deeply personal: losing a loved one, ending a relationship, or facing a major life change. But sometimes grief doesn’t stay small...
Why Rest is Part of the Healing September 01, 2025Danielle Southwick Labor Day is often seen as a reward after months of hard work, a chance to enjoy a long weekend, recharge, and reset before fall. But when you’re grieving, rest...
Why Pet Grief Is So Hard and What Helps August 25, 2025Danielle Southwick Losing a pet can make the world feel quieter in a way that is hard to explain. Whether the loss was expected or sudden, peaceful or complicated, it hurts deeply...
Your Emotions Are Like a River, Here’s How to Navigate the Current August 18, 2025Danielle Southwick Life is like a river always flowing and changing. Your emotions move along with it, rising and falling like waves. These feelings carry important messages about your needs and what’s...
What Not to Say to a Griever and How To Respond August 11, 2025Danielle Southwick Grief is complex. When someone we care about is grieving, we naturally want to offer comfort, support, and love. But sometimes, in our desire to help, we might unintentionally say...
Anticipatory Grief: Grieving a Loss That Hasn’t Happened Yet August 04, 2025Danielle Southwick You know that feeling in your chest: tight, unsettled, like you’re bracing for something hard? Even though nothing has happened yet, your body knows. Your heart knows. That’s anticipatory grief. It’s...
Everyone Is a Griever July 28, 2025Danielle Southwick Grief isn’t just about death. When most people hear the word grief, they think of funerals and final goodbyes. And yes, the death of a loved one is one of...