Posts by The River Wellness LLC
Grief. What was your connection?
Today we still find ourselves in grief and mourning. “I did not know him personally, but I am so sad!” “I am thinking of the family…all of the families.” “…and, the children!” Just a few of the comments I heard as I went about today. There is no way not to hear about it; social media platforms full of images, stories and video about the famous basketball player, his daughter, her friend and family and others.
Read MoreYou are SAFE!
By: Dr. Patricia R. Williams-Cruz, LCSW, U.S. Army, Major (O-4), Retired Breaking News! You are at home with your family and as safe as you were before you just saw the BREAKING NEWS! I suspect you have made a conscious effort to avoid news, drama, war, and anything else you realized over time triggers Post…
Read MoreNew Year’s Goals… not Resolutions!
Here we are again at the end of another year. Has anyone asked yet, “what is your New Year’s resolution?” Before you respond, you are thinking quickly, “what was my resolution for last year?
Read MorePresents or Presence?
It’s that time of year again. We can hardly wait for the holiday season filled with shopping, eating, meeting, and greeting. As you plan for your time off, I hope you have already made an appointment with your counselor or therapist well in advance of all the hustle and bustle.
Read MoreDon’t be alone with your grief
Are you thinking about how you will make it through the holidays? Perhaps, you are not looking forward to Christmas and New Year’s…so much has changed and happy memories seem to be a thing of the past.
Read MoreHoliday Grief Support Tips
The pressures around the holidays can be more intense and difficult after a loss or death of a loved one. Besides the numerous task you are already handling, grief during the holidays can make the smallest decision unbearable.
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