Ashley’s writings on the topic of grief. Choose a link from the articles listed below, or you can also find current and past articles on a range of topics published in the Huffington Post .
- Coping with Grief: Exercises to supplement the book “Transcending Loss”
Grief is a natural response to loss which affects the body, mind, and spirit. Although a wide range of roller coaster reactions are considered ‘normal’, grievers often feel like they’re going crazy. Symptoms can include loss of appetite, insomnia, disorientation,… Continue Reading →
- Blue Christmas: 6 Tips for Coping with Grief During the Holidays
The rest of the world seems overjoyed with holiday spirit and yet you just want to get in bed and pull the covers over your head. You’re grieving. Perhaps your loss was quite recent or maybe it occurred years ago. … Continue Reading →
- Five Common Questions Grievers Ask
1. Am I crazy? If you’re crying frequently, if you cannot concentrate, if you lose your keys, if you forget words, if you feel depressed, if you feel paralyzed or stuck, if you have trouble sleeping, if you have no… Continue Reading →
- Five Myths about Grief
1. Time heals all wounds False: Time by itself is only the passing of days. Time — plus permission to grieve, plus the willingness to face and process feelings, to reminisce, to express your pain – these together over time… Continue Reading →
- Grief and the Myth of Closure
When faced with grief we often ask, “When will I begin to feel better? When will I return to normal? When will I achieve some closure?” The idea of closure in our culture is one of tidy endings, a sense… Continue Reading →
- Coping with Grief during the Holidays: Do’s and Don’ts
– Five Do’s 1. Do pace yourself. a. Give yourself time to rest. Grieving is physically exhausting…allow for some down time. b. Re-examine your priorities and decide what you really have the energy for. Is baking cookies joyful for you? If not, let… Continue Reading →
- Grief: 5 Musts for Deep Healing
During my 20 years of experience as a grief counselor, I have watched grievers survive and thrive. The following ‘Musts’ are common to healthy grieving and ultimately to deep healing. Feel your Feelings Although this may seem like a simple… Continue Reading →
