Tag: family
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When the Work Still Matters, But Something Else Doesn’t Fit
Stepping away from work that feels meaningful is not as straightforward as people think. There’s this assumption that if you leave something you cared deeply about, there must be a clear reason, something obvious, something easy to point to. But that’s rarely how it unfolds from the inside. More often, the work still matters. The…
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Worden’s Tasks of Mourning:
A framework for understanding the work of grief Many people worry about whether they are “grieving correctly.” They wonder if they are stuck, behind, or doing something wrong because the pain hasn’t eased the way they expected. John Worden’s Tasks of Mourning offers a helpful reframe. Instead of seeing grief as a set of stages…
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Gratitude During Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, many people focus on being thankful. We hear it in conversations, around the table, and throughout the season. There is another idea that reaches deeper: gratitude. While the two sound similar, understanding the difference can support emotional wellbeing during a time of year that can feel both meaningful and heavy. Thankfulness vs.…
Amanda Brindle, LCSW 