

The Loneliness of No Longer Needing to Be Needed
Grief often follows the end of caregiving. Explore the quiet ache of no longer being needed and what identity remains without that role.

Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
7 days ago2 min read


Saying Goodbye to Our Dog: When the Hardest Choice Becomes the Most Loving
Saying goodbye to a dog means recognizing when love becomes mercy and acting before suffering overtakes their remaining ease.

Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
Apr 92 min read


The Anxiety of Finishing Something You Secretly Didn’t Want to End
Finishing something can feel more disorienting than freeing. This piece explores why endings often create unexpected emotional tension.

Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Apr 43 min read


Why Mourning a Past Self Deserves Recognition
A look at the quiet emotional process of mourning a past self and why it deserves attention, even without grief or nostalgia.

Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Mar 262 min read


How to Talk to Friends and Loved Ones Who Have Lost Their Homes in Fires or other Disasters
As we watch the tragedy and devastation unfold in Los Angeles, many people are wondering how to be supportive of friends and family...

Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Jan 132 min read


Exploring Jimmy Carter’s Humility and Its Lessons for Emotional Wellness
Jimmy Carter’s legacy shows how humility strengthens mental health, offering practical lessons for resilience and well-being.

Contributing Writer
Jan 92 min read


Understanding Grief: How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving
Grief is universal yet deeply personal. Learn how to support a grieving loved one with empathy, patience, and meaningful actions.

Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
Jan 73 min read


Día de los Muertos and its Impact Mental Health
Read how Día de los Muertos, a celebration, honoring the dead, has the potential to impact mental health by providing way to process grief.

Contributing Writer
Nov 2, 20242 min read


Goodbye Furry Friend, Helping our Children Grieve
"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" - Winnie The Pooh For many children, their first experience with...

Contributing Writer
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Solving The Source of Sadness (or any feeling)
Have you ever just been going about your day, all seems fine, and then suddenly you just feel out of sorts. Sad, Angry, Fearful? A...

Contributing Writer
Feb 22, 20222 min read