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Thriveworks write articles on grief and how to overcome it, along with articles on counseling, managing difficult emotions, grief & loss, and more. At Thriveworks, we connect individuals with exceptional providers who help their clients manage challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, major life transitions, and others.
Thriveworks » Grief
2y ago
The trauma and grief of miscarriage don’t end when a regular menstrual cycle begins weeks later. Women who lose a pregnancy can experience perinatal grief and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People with a history of depression and/or anxiety should take special care to find support after a trauma ..read more
Thriveworks » Grief
2y ago
Grieving the loss of a pet is never easy, but we can help our grief process and healing along with self-care and counseling. First, though, it’ll help to understand why grieving the loss of a pet is so difficult: For one, they aren’t just pets but family members. Our pain ..read more
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2y ago
When the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was released, it no longer included a “bereavement exclusion” for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD). Clinicians acknowledged that though there is such a thing as “normal grief”, or “uncomplicated bereavement”, that doesn’t mean grief ..read more
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2y ago
As September 11 approaches, many Americans brace for impact. After 20 years, we have come to expect the grief, the sadness, the fear, the anger. Or, even an overwhelm of all of these emotions at once.Read: Grief Counseling 101 For some—especially those who lost loved ones on this fateful day—it ..read more
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2y ago
Weddings are a time for joy and utter happiness. It’s a special time in your life when you declare your undying love for your partner and celebrate amongst your closest friends and family. You spend months planning: picking out colors, finding the perfect dress, hosting showers and parties leading up ..read more
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2y ago
Despite the popular notion that humor is inappropriate during difficult times, humor and laughter can actually help us cope with tough losses. Looking for the humor and turning to laughter enables us to put the loss or the moment into perspective. If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one ..read more
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2y ago
When you lose someone close to you, that grief never fully goes away—but you do learn to cope with it over time. Several effective coping techniques include talking with loved ones about your pain, remembering all of the good in your life, engaging in your favorite activities, and consulting with ..read more
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2y ago
Losing a loved one is always difficult, but there is a more severe form of grief—called complicated grief—which makes it hard for an individual to ever move forward with life. Complicated grief is marked by debilitating feelings that don’t resolve or improve with time; instead, they can haunt an individual ..read more
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2y ago
When you miss someone, your body and brain go through a painful response. The grieving process may affect your appetite, ability to sleep, and even your brain chemistry, too. Whether you’re missing someone because of a divorce, loss of a friendship, or due to active military duty, there are steps ..read more
Thriveworks » Grief
2y ago
As we age, studies show that we tend to lose touch with our friends and often struggle to form new friendships in their wake. Big life events like marriage, children, or moving can disrupt our connections to our friends. When it comes to ranking the importance of our social connections ..read more