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How can these two movies about dealing with grief help you?

Movies can help us understand and explore our , as well as facilitate . Check out these two movies about dealing with grief.

How can these two movies about dealing with grief help you? When I recently watched two different movies about dealing with grief, I was struck how many diverse emotions accompany bereavement. It also impressed on me how individual grief expressions can be, based on culture, gender, religion and Grief is an emotional and cognitive response to losing somethin...

This is the only post I will make about this unfortunate couple, I promise. I am intrigued not by the specific details of their and but our fascination with and peering into the of public figures. What makes us click on and read about this type of stuff? What are we hoping to learn as a result? Is it just idle time wasting or are we interested in learning about ourselves in the process? What lessons can we extract from their actions and decisions? How are we alike and different from these people (other than the fact that they’re rich and famous)? I also wonder if they wish that their misery and misguided choices were not so thoroughly on display? If you or I make mistakes, the whole world is not on alert and judging us, or calling us or worse. I kind of like having a smaller audience for my screwups, personally. What about you?

You probably know someone who never worked through the stuck negative parts of their history and suffered later in life as a result… with substance abuse, anger problems, anxiety and the like. That extreme doesn’t work, clearly! But neither does perseveration and retelling their trauma stories either. Finding a good balance between ruminating and avoiding can be challenging. So why do it alone? and are great approaches to releasing your rigidity and painful reliving of the past hurts.

A mother’s job is to and protect her young, to facilitate the growth and potential of her children to come into fruition. When the mother is compromised by mental illness, substance abuse, or other factors that impair her functioning, it can thwart the development of her offspring. We must do everything in our power to help parents be successful and effective in their efforts to raise their children, and support their own mental and physical well-being. This will benefit us as well, in our communities, societies and globally as well. If you are a mama, we salute you in this very important enterprise of giving and sustaining life. Happy Mother’s Day to you, and may we honor your happiness and love for your families! ♥️

Do you struggle to have and keep good relationships with your family, friends and lovers? You might make global assumptions about who is safe and who to reject based on how you were treated as a youngster. Or you might use to decide how to act in#relationships … both of which usually don’t work too well for happiness and longevity in the relationships. When you get clarity on what’s going on in the present vs what is from your you have a much better chance to make good decisions than before.

Loving others is not always happy go lucky and smooth. In fact it opens us up to intense vulnerability and the potential to be hurt by loss or rejection. But that’s what makes it so special. In fact, grief is a form of love ❤️ that is an indication that we were willing to risk and pain when the is no longer on earth 🌍. is courageous, messy, tough and magical at the same time. It drives us mad but also sustains and enriches our existence. In essence, it is our true, naked nature. ❤️

How Can EMDR For Traumatic Grief Help You? | Heal from Complicated Grief & Trauma

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com If you are struggling to function in your day-to-day life after the loss of a loved one, you may be experiencing traumatic grief (known in the current diagnostic and statistics manual as Prolonged Grief Disorder). While traumatic grief is not a diagnostic term, it is a phenomenon that can happen when the nature of the death is sudden, unexpected or violent....

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How Can EMDR For Traumatic Grief Help You? | Heal from Complicated Grief & Trauma If you are struggling to function in your day-to-day life after the loss of a loved one, you may be experiencing traumatic grief (known in the current… Read more "How Can EMDR For Traumatic Grief Help You?"

Whatever has happened to you in your past is not a permanent fixture of your personality. Your past does not define your future, either. Honor the difficulty you’ve endured but realize that you have a right to heal and be whole again. One way of is transforming it into wisdom and , which takes time, patience and , to say nothing of immense strength! Are you ready to create your life going forward?

Psychological Services of Lisa Larsen, PsyD now takes appointments on their Page.

Psychological Services of Lisa Larsen, PsyD now takes appointments on their Page.

Psychological Services of Lisa Larsen, PsyD now takes appointments on their Page.

Psychological Services of Lisa Larsen, PsyD now takes appointments on their Page.

Psychological Services of Lisa Larsen, PsyD updated their business hours.

Psychological Services of Lisa Larsen, PsyD updated their business hours.

So many times we want to what makes us uncomfortable, even if it’s a good thing for us in the long run. Ready to face your fear and take a chance on a more fulfilling and enjoyable life? Instead of seeing your fear as an obstacle, look at it as a door to !

When was the last time someone really truly to you? One of the most healing things is to be by another human being. If we all had this on a regular basis, how would our world be different? A good friend can do this… sometimes. But don’t you as a listener want to or in some way say, I told you so? It’s natural. But not always helpful, am I right?! When you are heard and understood your resources can come to the surface because you are not defending yourself against judgment. Practice giving and receiving deep listening so you can enjoy greater comfort and .

How is your doing lately? Is it impacted negatively by in the past, or systemic issues like or ? I want you and everyone on earth to love yourself unconditionally, to wake up grateful to be your unique self… so you can enjoy being ! If you struggle with this please call me @ 661-233-6771. Now I also provide telehealth in !!!

What is Hypnosis? | Heal from Complicated Grief & Trauma

What is your idea of hypnosis?Photo by Alesia Kozik on Pexels.com Sometimes when I say that I do hypnosis, what is your initial reaction? Do you feel a little uneasy or apprehensive? Do you worry that it is some form of mind control or a way to gain power over you? Are you excited at the idea that someone else could help you achieve something without your having to do much?...

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What is Hypnosis? | Heal from Complicated Grief & Trauma You might have ideas about what is hypnosis, but some might be inaccurate and keep you from receiving valuable help. Read more to find out.

Like it or not, your earlier experiences do affect your as well as , as anyone who knows about the about adverse childhood experiences knows. And yet, If you suffer from or other emotional problems, you don’t have to rehash all the terrible experiences that led to your feeling bad. We can help you develop and find your natural and strengths to . I use and … we can find a way out of your together! Call me at 661-233-6771 for an appointment!

What secrets can you learn from your subconscious mind? If you listen, you may learn about your and . The creative and intuitive part of your mind, that part that listen to more easily, is waiting for you to listen and learn. Will you please let it speak to you? Hypnosis helps you learn more about your self and what’s possible. Call me to find out more: 661-233-6771.

The Untimely Death of Taylor Hawkins | Heal from Complicated Grief & Trauma

How to Make sense of his untimely death? After Foo Fighters’ drummer Taylor Hawkins' fatal overdose on 3/25/22, I ponder the untimely demise of a person who seemingly had it all. A recent article portrayed the drummer as an entertaining, upbeat performer with a ready smile for his fans and friends. How do we reconcile this portrayal with someone who died of a drug overdose with multiple substances?...

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The Untimely Death of Taylor Hawkins | Heal from Complicated Grief & Trauma How to make sense of Taylor Hawkins' untimely death? Why do celebrities die prematurely? How do we survive the untimely death of loved ones?