Complicated Grief After the Death of a Child

The grief after the death of a child can be unbearable and the loss will forever change you. However, if mourning becomes a constant state, you may be experiencing complicated grief. Complicated grief after the death of a child can be difficult to recognize and further complicated by the nature of the parent-child relationship. By seeking reconciliation through treatment, you can move through your grief and recapture your ability to live with joy and purpose while honoring the memory of your child.

Do I Need Therapy?

If you are not sure that what you are going through is normal, you might feel better just by reaching out. It is possible that you will get initial relief from just scheduling an appointment or sending an email. The team at The Counseling Collective can help you decide if you should come in for an evaluation and further support.

The Lonely Terror of Postpartum Anxiety

But too often, what gets shrugged off as “new mom worry” feels crippling to the woman experiencing it. To a new mother with postpartum anxiety, her whole world can begin to feel like a battlefield.

Is My Chest Tightness Anxiety or the Coronavirus?

One common symptom of COVID-19 is chest tightness and shortness of breath. As it happens, chest tightness and shortness of breath are also common symptoms of anxiety. So last week, when my chest felt tight for three days and I monitored my breath so closely that breathing started to feel unnatural, I worried, and worried some more.

How to Cope with Anxiety about COVID-19

It’s terrifying to learn that an illness such as coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading across the globe. The early stages of a pandemic can be especially anxiety-provoking. During this time, you don’t know how widespread or deadly the illness is going to end up being. Feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty are normal during a pandemic. Fortunately, being proactive about your mental health can help to keep both your mind and body stronger.

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Using Therapy to Heal After Loss

If you’re a bereaved parent, you might not see the point in therapy because you know there’s no fixing what’s been broken. There aren’t enough sessions in the world to put together your heart that broke when your child died. You may be right, but I believe that therapy is one of the greatest tools for healing after a loss.

What is Shame and How Does it Affect Me?

Shame is the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper or ridiculous. Shame is an intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed. Shame has everything to do with there is something wrong with me. There is something that is not ok with me. I am bad. I am bad and so I don’t deserve love and belonging.

A New Theory of Complex Emotions

If you say it, you can feel it. Some scientists believe we have infinite emotions, so long as we can name them.

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