March 22 is the birthday of my dear friend who died suddenly two years ago. Every day, I miss and think about her. Without her, my world is a very different place. Since that painful loss, there have ...

The holiday season is often depicted and even exaggerated as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for those ...

The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, connection and celebration of rituals. Many people, however, are starkly reminded of their grief this time of year and of whom – or what – they have ...

Meghan Riordan Jarvis, who specializes in grief and loss, shares her favorite books for different kinds of grief, for readers of all ages Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW is an author, podcast host, ...

How to cope with the anticipation of losing your loved one to Alzheimer's Medically reviewed by Yolanda Renteria, LPC Melissa Murphey’s dad was diagnosed with dementia in 2015 at 84 years old. As his ...

The twinkling lights, upbeat music and hustle and bustle paints a joyful picture of the holiday season. But for some, the holidays are a painful reminder of what they've lost. "This time of year can ...

Sloane Crosley's memoir about a friend who died by suicide takes the form of a "traditional" elegy, but there's nothing traditional about Crosley's arresting observations on being engulfed by grief.

The loss of a parent can be a profound, transformative event. A parent‘s presence often seems unwavering, from birth through childhood and into adulthood. The finality of death can be a shock and may ...

Grief is a strategic leadership skill. Learn why acknowledging loss strengthens culture, improves performance, and helps leaders build more resilient organizations.

From understanding the grieving process to finding meaningful ways to remember them, experts share compassionate advice for ...

A new state law will require New Jersey schools to incorporate lessons on grief into health education classes to help students understand the physical and emotional effects of loss and identify ...