And for those who don’t have people to celebrate with, the holidays can highlight the loneliness we may already be feeling. Psychologist and grief expert Jill A ... we’re supposed to feel a certain ...

The holiday season is often portrayed as idyllic ... McCarthy says that one may not be able to alter the situations causing grief to people, but they can help them cope with it by being there for them ...

Loss, and the grief that accompanies it, can be unbearable during the holidays. Facing a new year without your loved one can feel insurmountable, and it may hurt to even think about it.

The holidays are filled with cheer and good vibes, but for some people, this time of year can bring up feelings of grief, loneliness ... Zuckerman about ways to cope. “Family gatherings ...

For people dealing with grief, the holidays may feel anything but merry. NPR's Michel Martin asks Michelle Palmer of the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing about navigating loss. It's holiday time ...

Coping with grief over the holidays takes work ... and may help you to make room for hope and joy during this difficult time.

Our counselors emphasized that everyone’s grief is different and personal, and you should give yourself grace during holiday time. An important coping mechanism was truly feeling your emotions about ...

THERAPIST TOM LONGENECKER SAYS GRIEF IS TYPICALLY HEAVIER DURING THIS TIME OF ... much were said to be unhealthy coping methods by Jones and Longenecker. The holidays are typically a time of ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If you are not feeling the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, you are far from ... "There may be a lot of grief around not having that person with you," Dr. Kia-Rai Prewitt ...

Kevin Si, a grief coach, recalls the emotional turbulence he experienced during the first holiday season following the loss of ... experts encourage trying out healthier coping alternatives.1. Accept ...

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, it’s okay not to feel merry and bright during the holidays ... For information on coping with grief visit the ...