Grief and Loss
All people deal with grief and loss in their lives. While there is no timetable for grief, and everyone experiences loss in different ways, sometimes the experience is disabling. Professional help can assist the process.
by Judith McFarland | Jan 9, 2017 | Couples Communication, Couples Counseling, Grief and Loss, Relationship Improvement, Thoughts on relationships
When the honeymoon is over, many couples part ways with varying degrees of loss. They may just be deciding to leave rather than learn how to stay! If this is a relationship worth having, isn’t it worth fighting for?
by Judith McFarland | Sep 18, 2016 | Grief and Loss, Thoughts on relationships, Understanding and Decreasing Depression
No one feels good about being rejected. Does being rejected define how you think of yourself?
by Judith McFarland | Apr 6, 2015 | Grief and Loss, Thoughts on relationships
Your relationship with your beloved pet is special and deep, and when that relationship ends because your pet has died, it can feel as though your loneliness knows no bounds.
by Judith McFarland | Jan 25, 2015 | Grief and Loss, Infertility and Adoption, Thoughts on relationships
One of the most distressing situations for people to find themselves in is being unable to conceive a baby. The options are many, and they can feel overwhelming and frightening. Quality help is available, to help you make the right choices for yourselves, and to deal with the process.
by Judith McFarland | Nov 22, 2014 | Grief and Loss, Thoughts on relationships
Grief and loss are experienced throughout life. Reactions to losses of many kinds – death of a loved one included – progress through stages. There are some ways to assist that progress, or professional help may be needed.
by Judith McFarland | Sep 21, 2014 | Grief and Loss, Thoughts on relationships
We all go through life transitions. If we live long enough, we go through many. Some are positive, some are not. Some people go through the adaptions required by change with relative ease. Some struggle with all change. All people struggle with some kinds of change....
by Judith McFarland | Jan 19, 2014 | Grief and Loss, Thoughts on relationships, Understanding and Decreasing Depression
Resilience is a desirable characteristic. The more resilient you are, the better you will handle life’s inevitable challenges.