Grief. What was your connection?

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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.

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You are SAFE!

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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…

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Presents or Presence?

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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.

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Holiday Grief Support Tips

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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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