by Ann Gundlach | Mar 30, 2025 | Self-Care Corner
Social relationships can be hard even in the best of times, but when grief and loss are involved, those relationships can seem even harder. The thought of being asked questions, people needing things from us, or even wearing presentable clothes can be exhausting...
by Ann Gundlach | Mar 2, 2025 | Self-Care Corner
We often hear that laughter is the best medicine, but when we are deep in our grief, this can be hard to believe. While it’s true that laughter does not cure all things, the Mayo Clinic (2023) says that laughter does indeed help. Aside from laughter, I’m sure we all...
by Ann Gundlach | Jan 31, 2025 | Self-Care Corner
The new year has been ushered in and life just keeps going, doesn’t it? Between all of the holiday gatherings, getting back into the rhythm of school and work, and handling all of the things that pop up in our day-to-day lives, there may be things in your life...
by Ann Gundlach | Dec 29, 2024 | Self-Care Corner
Happy New Year! It has become a tradition for some individuals to pick a “word of the year” in order to give them something positive to focus on and/or learn about throughout the year. Is there a particular word that might be beneficial for you to focus on this year?...
by Ann Gundlach | Nov 30, 2024 | Self-Care Corner
December and the holiday season bring quite a mix of emotions. It’s both a time full of joy and laughter, yet also a time with increased stress, complicated relationships, and a lack of sunshine. This all leads some people, especially those grieving, to...
by Ann Gundlach | Oct 28, 2024 | Self-Care Corner
Fall is a wonderful time to get outside and connect with nature. The leaves are changing into vibrant colors, the air is becoming crisp, and the harvest season is here. Nature can support those who are grieving in many ways. It reminds us that life, like the seasons,...
