Nurturing Silence is about self-Care Strategies for the Thoughtful Soul. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience. As an introvert, you might find traditional methods of coping overwhelming. Creating a self-care plan tailored to your needs can help you navigate this difficult time. AfterTalk explains how to build a […]
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Part 3: Acknowledging the Illusion of Control by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Death naturally throws thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into disarray. Nothing may feel “normal” right now. Your routines and schedules might be chaotic. You may often find yourself surprised at things you think, say, or do. Small things that you used to take in
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Part 2: It’s Important for You to Feel Safe and Comforted by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Have you felt stressed, anxious, fearful, agitated, panicked, worried, or uneasy since the death? I’m not sure grief is possible without these feelings. As author C.S. Lewis wrote after his 45-year-old wife died of cancer, “No one ever told me
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Part 1: Intense Grief Is Normal and Often Necessary by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. I have been a grief counselor and educator for more than forty years, and that is the most common way in which people describe their early grief to me. They say: “I feel like I’m going crazy.” “I feel like I’m
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Grief, a profound and often overwhelming emotion, can cloud our thoughts and disrupt our daily lives. Amidst this turbulence, mindfulness practices offer a beacon of calm and clarity. By grounding ourselves in the present moment, we can navigate the depths of sorrow with greater compassion and resilience. In this article, we explore various mindfulness techniques
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