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Understanding the Depth of Grief What can you possibly learn in school to prepare you for this level of trauma, shock, sadness, and grief? In my suicide bereavement group, the atmosphere is raw. Participants allow for individual and collective pain points, softening and comforting each other. They engage as if it were a group no one would ever want to join. Because, in truth, it is. I bear witness, gently guiding and holding space for them. I manage the monopolizers and the r

Loss of Control What Falling Dreams Typically Represent Falling in a dream often reflects feelings of losing control or insecurity. This sensation can relate to various areas of life, such as relationships, work, or personal goals. The sudden drop can symbolize a fear of failure or a lack of stability. Loss of control: Many people experience falling dreams during times of stress or uncertainty. The dream mirrors the sensation of being overwhelmed or unable to manage a situati

local track - hastings-on-hudson, ny When the darkness starts coming around mid-November and the clocks turn back, many people call me - in fact - the most people call me of all the times of the year! (However, I have read it can happen in ANY season!!). As the Solstice approaches we all have to turn inward a while. It's not a punishment, as my dear Dad would say. I happen to be one of those rare individuals who is BOTH an introvert and an extrovert. I love to be around p

I've been writing articles on SAD - seasonal depression/affective disorder for more than 25 years. There's not much new to say about it, but there are plenty of more reasons to be SAD. I am working with a lot of teens and young adults right now who are acting out and getting into trouble and doing risky things, which are all normal to adolescent development. What is not normal is running your parents into the ground. In other words, young people move around the world witho

(**ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY DONNA C. MOSS unless otherwise labeled) Happy Valentine's Day 2025 - the year that reminds us of 1984. If you...

In therapy 3's are dangerous. The potential for triangulation is rife. Three means exclusion, secrets, pairs and pains. Like the...

Many therapists have "branded" their practices: Winding Road, Finding Yourself, Path to Fulfillment, Thoughtful Change, etc. etc. Nice, calm and creative names. They have a blog and a podcast. They pitch themselves on Youtube. What does it all mean? To be honest, I'm not sure. I just finished reading "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" and it was good. Better than I expected in this hallowed Irvin Yalom corner of the world where therapy becomes the drama for a book, filled w