Finding Strength: How Gratitude Can Help You Through Tragedy
Discover how gratitude can be a lifeline through tragedy. Learn how to find strength and self-compassion in the face of loss and trauma.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 44 min read
Teen Grief
If you teen is experiencing grief, this post can help you understand their experience and help them cope better.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jun 174 min read
The Untimely Death of Taylor Hawkins
How do we make sense of Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters' untimely death? What does it mean when people die so young? This explores that.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Apr 227 min read
Coping with the Pain of Grief and Loss
Acute and complicated, prolonged grief are both difficult to bear and cope with. This explains grief reactions and coping tips.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jan 183 min read
Healing from Trauma to Navigate Grief
In order to heal well from loss, it helps to work through previous traumatic events. Ashley Judd's grief journey can provide a good example.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jan 74 min read
The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Altruism & Volunteering
Wondering how volunteering and altruism can help your mental health? Learn some of the ways you can overcome depression this way
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Tips to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
Feeling down this holiday season? There are many reasons you might have the holiday blues. This discusses ways to cope better.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 25, 20237 min read
What to Say & Do When Someone Loses a Loved One
Are you stumped about how to help someone through grief and loss? Read this post to learn what to say when someone loses a loved one.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 19, 20233 min read
5 Benefits of Gratitude
There are at least 5 benefits of gratitude for your mental and physical wellbeing, including better mental health and improved
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 8, 20234 min read
How grief affects your spirituality
Grief affects many different aspects of your life, including the meaning you make about life itself. This post explores spirituality & grief
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Sep 11, 20235 min read
Ericksonian Hypnosis for Grief Therapy
Ericksonian hypnosis can be very helpful for grief therapy, as a gentle way to confront the grief while strengthening your coping skills.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 28, 20234 min read
The Differences Between SFBT vs. CBT
This is a quick rundown about the differences between SFBT vs CBT and explains what it would be like for you to receive these therapies.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 14, 20234 min read
7 Ways to Cope with Depression
Coping with depression can be hard, especially when you don't want to do anything. This post lists 7 ways to cope with depression well.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jul 31, 20235 min read
How do you know if you have depression versus grief?
If you're feeling sad, low energy, and your brain is foggy, you may wonder if you have depression or grief. This explains the differences.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jul 12, 20235 min read
Six Ways Ericksonian Hypnosis Helps with Cancer
Cancer can be devastating with its physical and mental challenges; hypnosis can help you with pain management, anxiety relief, & more.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jun 26, 20235 min read
How to Cope with Disenfranchised Grief
If your loved one died from a socially stigmatized cause, you might have disenfranchised grief and receive less support.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Losing Yourself in Acute Grief
Acute grief differs from complicated grief in that it lasts a shorter amount of time and you are able to remember the good in people sooner.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Dec 26, 20227 min read
“Don’t Tell Me How to Grieve”
Everyone grieves differently. There's no one right way. Feel secure in that. As long as you aren't abusing substances or suicidal, you're OK
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 28, 20224 min read
How to Cope with Grief and Guilt
This post describes the difference between guilt and regret with grief, and how to cope with it.
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Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Dec 3, 20215 min read
Dealing with Multiple Losses
Cumulative losses can make grief complicated, which means it's harder to heal from your losses. This helps you get unstuck.
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