Tag: Mourning
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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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Understanding the Kübler-Ross Model in Real Life
The five stages of grief are something most of us hear about long before we ever experience a loss that cracks us open. The words float around in conversations, books, movies, and social media posts. Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. They sound so tidy that you can almost imagine grief unfolding like a staircase you…
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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.…
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Understanding Grief: A Gentle Introduction to the Theories That Shape How We Heal
Grief is a deeply personal experience, yet it is something every human will encounter. When someone important to us dies, the world changes in ways that often feel disorienting, emotional, and sometimes impossible to put into words. Many people search for something that helps them understand what they are feeling. Over the years, several grief…
Amanda Brindle, LCSW 