Soulbroken

Loneliness

Using the Empty Chair to Move Beyond Us-and-Them Thinking

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on April 23, 2024

A growing division spread by “us vs. them” thinking has left the country far from united. This approach could help.

A growing division spread by “us vs. them” thinking has left the country far from united. This approach could help.

Grief

What We Get Wrong About Grieving

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on February 9, 2024

The terms "grief" and "grieving" are commonly interchanged, but a closer look suggests an important difference, one we can utilize to help us reroute after loss.

The terms "grief" and "grieving" are commonly interchanged, but a closer look suggests an important difference, one we can utilize to help us reroute after loss.

Grief

The Original Act of Grief Support and Why We Need It Today

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on December 20, 2023

Non-death losses, including losses of self, safety, or belief, can activate grief. An ancient tradition offers support and healing.

Non-death losses, including losses of self, safety, or belief, can activate grief. An ancient tradition offers support and healing.

Grief

Season’s Grievings

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on November 28, 2023

Grieving during the holidays can be particularly painful. Here are some suggestions to help you navigate the nuances of loss when you're not feeling so jolly.

Grieving during the holidays can be particularly painful. Here are some suggestions to help you navigate the nuances of loss when you're not feeling so jolly.

Grief

The Reality of Mortality: Why We Aren't Talking About Death

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on October 27, 2023

A medical resident noticed something unsettling in the ICU. Ten years later, she is collaborating with Hollywood to fix it.

A medical resident noticed something unsettling in the ICU. Ten years later, she is collaborating with Hollywood to fix it.

Grief

Why Grief Is Ready for Its Renaissance Era

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on September 29, 2023

Victoria led the way in establishing modern mourning wear. Now we may need a new trendsetter to bring it back.

Victoria led the way in establishing modern mourning wear. Now we may need a new trendsetter to bring it back.

Grief

The Three Gifts Every Griever Needs (Including You)

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on August 29, 2023

On National Grief Awareness Day (Aug. 30) sharing these three gifts can make a meaningful difference for yourself and others.

On National Grief Awareness Day (Aug. 30) sharing these three gifts can make a meaningful difference for yourself and others.

Grief

Why I Didn't "Recover" From Grief and Neither Should You

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on July 20, 2023

In the wake of a life-changing loss, healing often feels impossible. Adopting one word can help you shift your mindset, embrace your grief, and honor your healing.

In the wake of a life-changing loss, healing often feels impossible. Adopting one word can help you shift your mindset, embrace your grief, and honor your healing.

Grief

Hope: Virtue or Villain for Ambiguous Grief?

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on June 27, 2023

When grieving the loss of a loved one who is still living, you will likely experience this familiar feeling in a new way. But beware: It may be as dangerous as it is good.

When grieving the loss of a loved one who is still living, you will likely experience this familiar feeling in a new way. But beware: It may be as dangerous as it is good.

Grief

What Is Ambiguous Grief and How to Begin Healing

Stephanie Sarazin M.P.P. on May 26, 2023

Death isn’t a prerequisite to grief; everyday life events, including addiction, divorce, and estrangement, can activate ambiguous grief. Here's what you need to know.

Death isn’t a prerequisite to grief; everyday life events, including addiction, divorce, and estrangement, can activate ambiguous grief. Here's what you need to know.