When someone you know is grieving, it is human nature to try and comfort the person and help ease their pain. But sometimes, our good intention can be more harmful than helpful. The goal of expressing sympathy is to offer your compassion and concern for the bereaved. But let’s face it. It can be hard […]
Coping with Postpartum Depression
You’ve just had a baby. For several months, you’ve looked forward to seeing your child. With the arrival of your little one, you expected to be celebrating and basking in new mom bliss. It is supposed to be a joyous experience. But as you hold your child in your arms, you find yourself crying and […]
Coping with the Emotional Impact of the ...
A year ago, Boulder experienced monsoon-like rains that flooded roadways, overflowed creeks and prompted evacuations. As the anniversary of this event rolls around, some of you might be surprised by how emotional you become. No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience. Flooding can have profound effects on a person’s emotional, […]
Sifting through the flood of memories
As the anniversary of the great flood of 2013 rolls around, you may be surprised by how emotional you become. Memories stored in the body, submerged in consciousness, may surface. Rebirth comes of its own accord—but the old trauma, the fear of the unknown, still loiters. Many clients come to me, especially as the first […]