Navigating Grief and Loss

Grief

What You Need to Know to Navigate Through Your Grief Journey

Dee Stern Psy.D. on June 24, 2024

Grief can affect you mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Please seek help if you need it. Don't let others put their expectations on you.

Grief can affect you mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Please seek help if you need it. Don't let others put their expectations on you.

Grief

Does the Summertime Make Grief Go Away?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on May 29, 2024

When you have lost a part of your heart, there is no time limit to your grief. And the season, weather, and time of day do not matter to grief.

When you have lost a part of your heart, there is no time limit to your grief. And the season, weather, and time of day do not matter to grief.

Grief

What Is a Grief Support Group?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on April 27, 2024

When you are seeking a grief group or an individual therapist, remember only you know when you are ready to go. Don't let anyone else tell you when they think you should go.

When you are seeking a grief group or an individual therapist, remember only you know when you are ready to go. Don't let anyone else tell you when they think you should go.

Suicide

Do You Talk to Your Adolescents About Suicide?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on March 27, 2024

Suicide is often a taboo topic that parents don't want to talk about. Here's why they should anyway.

Suicide is often a taboo topic that parents don't want to talk about. Here's why they should anyway.

Grief

What Happens When We Don't Talk About Our Pain

Dee Stern Psy.D. on February 26, 2024

When children and teens are not allowed to talk about their feelings after a death, it can cause confusion about what to do or say with how they are feeling inside.

When children and teens are not allowed to talk about their feelings after a death, it can cause confusion about what to do or say with how they are feeling inside.

Suicide

Have You Ever Had a Loved One Who Has Ended Their Life?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on January 30, 2024

The suicide rate seems to be going up and up, especially around the holidays. It is essential to listen, not judge.

The suicide rate seems to be going up and up, especially around the holidays. It is essential to listen, not judge.

Grief

Holidays and How to Survive Them

Dee Stern Psy.D. on November 28, 2023

It may seem that the holidays are going to be terrible after the loss of a loved one. There could be some difficult times, but it's ok to laugh, smile, and enjoy yourself, too.

It may seem that the holidays are going to be terrible after the loss of a loved one. There could be some difficult times, but it's ok to laugh, smile, and enjoy yourself, too.

Adolescence

Should Children Be Told When a Death Occurs?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on October 30, 2023

The answer is unequivocally yes. Here's the best way to do it.

The answer is unequivocally yes. Here's the best way to do it.

Grief

Our Words and Actions

Dee Stern Psy.D. on September 30, 2023

A good rule to remember: If you were hurting inside, what would you want someone to say to you?

A good rule to remember: If you were hurting inside, what would you want someone to say to you?

Grief

Why Our Words Matter

Dee Stern Psy.D. on August 30, 2023

Many people are hurt every day by someone who does not consider the consequences of their words. These tips could help.

Many people are hurt every day by someone who does not consider the consequences of their words. These tips could help.

Adolescence

Who Are the Forgotten Survivors When a Death Occurs?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on July 28, 2023

When a death occurs, who are usually the last ones to be told? These are the forgotten survivors—often the children, teens, and grandparents.

When a death occurs, who are usually the last ones to be told? These are the forgotten survivors—often the children, teens, and grandparents.

Grief

Should You Have a Funeral After Your Loved One Dies?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on June 29, 2023

Should we have a funeral when a loved one dies? What is the purpose? If we remember, reaffirm, realize, and release, we will find our answer.

Should we have a funeral when a loved one dies? What is the purpose? If we remember, reaffirm, realize, and release, we will find our answer.

Animal Behavior

Do You Listen to What a Dog Tries to Tell You?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on May 30, 2023

Enjoy your walk, but don’t be so quick to approach a dog or allow your child to without recognizing the signals.

Enjoy your walk, but don’t be so quick to approach a dog or allow your child to without recognizing the signals.

Grief

What Should We Say to Someone When Their Pet Dies?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on April 25, 2023

Like any loss, the death of a pet can be devastating. Sometimes it is better to say nothing, hug the person, and listen.

Like any loss, the death of a pet can be devastating. Sometimes it is better to say nothing, hug the person, and listen.

Cognition

The Words We Use Can Provide Comfort or Hurt

Dee Stern Psy.D. on April 1, 2023

Personal Perspective: It is important to think before you speak when talking to children and the bereaved.

Personal Perspective: It is important to think before you speak when talking to children and the bereaved.

Grief

Why Are the Bereaved Afraid to Ask For Help?

Dee Stern Psy.D. on February 25, 2023

Remember, it is in the telling of your story that your healing takes place.

Remember, it is in the telling of your story that your healing takes place.

Grief

It Is OK to Ask for Help

Dee Stern Psy.D. on February 1, 2023

Are you afraid to meet new people because you feel you might get close to them but then they will die too? There is hope if you reach out for help.

Are you afraid to meet new people because you feel you might get close to them but then they will die too? There is hope if you reach out for help.

Grief

To the Newly Bereaved

Dee Stern Psy.D. on December 31, 2022

What you need to know as you begin your journey of grief.

What you need to know as you begin your journey of grief.

Grief

Tips for Parents Navigating Grief and Loss

Dee Stern Psy.D. on December 2, 2022

Here's what parents need to know to help their child when there has been a death.

Here's what parents need to know to help their child when there has been a death.

Grief

Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays

Dee Stern Psy.D. on October 30, 2022

What can the bereaved do to help themselves when triggers occur? The anticipation of birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays can be worse than the actual day for the bereaved.

What can the bereaved do to help themselves when triggers occur? The anticipation of birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays can be worse than the actual day for the bereaved.