As November rolls in, across the world men visit their local barber or pick up their razors and scrape their faces clean in anticipation of a now annual event that has crossed national and cultural lines: Movember. What started as a small group of friends and colleagues in Australia has grown to become an […] Continue reading → 
Palliative care is a unique form of care, distinct from hospice, and an essential part of caregiving for those with long term, chronic, or terminal illness. The word hospice is bandied about today with little thought as to its actual purpose and its importance in the end of life care of individuals. Palliative care, too often […] Continue reading → 
Suicidal Thoughts are More Than Just Passing Moments Few people ever want to feel suicidal. That line of thought is a dark and terrifying place from which you feel you can’t escape. It truly feels like drowning in the ocean: there is no random island, there is no life raft, there are no life vests, […] Continue reading → 
Compassion fatigue may be a term you’re familiar with, something you’ve heard in passing. This could be the first time altogether that you’re reading about it. Either way, it’s something you should be aware of–it can happen to anyone, but those who work with people in difficult situations are the most susceptible to it. What […] Continue reading → 
How to handle those who have lost loved ones through violent acts It’s impossible to open a news site today without being confronted with countless violent images of senseless tragedy and occurrences of mass shootings, suicide bombings, and other terrible acts that bring death into the forefront of the lives of everyday people. These are ordinary […] Continue reading → 
Grieving Someone Alive Grieving someone alive is not a conventional form of grief that is often talked about, but is a real issue that is faced by the living. Death is often viewed as the base requirement for grief but mourning the deceased is only one facet of death. If you have never experienced […] Continue reading → 
A Practical Guide for Pro-Active Detection and Prevention of Adolescent Suicidal Behavior One in five teens in the United States seriously considers suicide annually and suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents, according to the American Psychological Association. While many of the behaviors contained herein are that of any “normal” teenager, this […] Continue reading → 
Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs, Questions, and Resources What’s the best way to provide grief counseling and bereavement care to someone who is suffering the loss of a loved one to suicide? Eliminate the reason to provide the service in the first place. The American Academy of Bereavement recognizes Suicide Prevention Month as an opportunity to engage […] Continue reading → 
Remembering American Grief and Tragedies- Part 2 The United States has had its fair share of American Grief for a country that is still young in the world. From starting our country with a war to attacks on our own soil, we consistently show that we are resilient as a people. Part One of our American Grief […] Continue reading →