There is something quite flawed in the way that we talk about and conceptualize grief. The grief process is often described as a “journey” or a “path.” Both professionals and lay people use terms like “moving forward” or “moving on.” Maybe you’ve used those terms;...
While dementia is a disease of the physical body, it can have a significant and devastating impact on the emotional health of the patient and family. I am often asked if psychotherapy is helpful, or even possible, for a person diagnosed with dementia. Research has...
What did you notice first? Was it the well-loved golf clubs sitting neglected for months? Invitations to family dinners repeatedly declined? Feeling him toss and turn all night, only to fall asleep in front of the TV every afternoon? The short fuse that could turn...