Personal Grief Rituals by Paul M. Martin

Personal Grief Rituals by Paul M. Martin

Personal Grief Rituals presents a new model for how bereaved individuals can create unique expressions of mourning that are tailored to their psychological needs and grounded in memories and emotions specific to the relationship they lost. This book examines cultures...
On the Washington Post’s “How to Grieve During a Pandemic”

On the Washington Post’s “How to Grieve During a Pandemic”

To witness is to protect and preserve experience from being denied out of existence.  As mourners we go through phases of protest, not the least of which is the fight to not have our grief taken away from us. Back in September, 2020 when the total number estimated...
Metaphors for Mourners

Metaphors for Mourners

Grief counseling has a specific character in that it is essentially focused on assisting the griever in recognizing, reacting to, and integrating loss(es). However, while it is distinct in its nature and course, grief counseling often intersects with traditional...
What We Lose When A Parent Dies

What We Lose When A Parent Dies

To understand the significance of the loss of a parent, it’s helpful to examine the many losses associated with this death. What we lose when a parent dies can be complex and traumatic on multiple levels. The Parent/Child Relationship There is no one who can...