A Poignant Grief Poem

A Poignant Grief Poem With opening comments by grief counselor Marty Tousley, author of the First Year of Grief This beautifully crafted poem ~ a stunning and vivid description of raw grief ~ was written by award-winning author Ellen Bass, who teaches poetry and creative writing in Santa Cruz, California. In a Continue Reading →

A Heart-Opening Story: A Father, Daughter and a Dog

Healing Whispers: Communication with Your Spirit Guides and Angels Within this course, you are invited to explore ways you may use your innate intuitive gift to communicate with your spirit guides, angels, and deceased loved ones. You may be delighted to discover how easily you can cross the spiritual bridge Continue Reading →

Grief During the Holidays

Dealing with Grief During the Holidays © by Marty Tousley, Bereavement Counselor Once again the holiday season is upon us, and while these days are meant to be filled with joy and family unity, this time of year can be very difficult for those of us in mourning. We may Continue Reading →

Grief Songs

Grief Songs: Music for a Grieving Heart © by Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC People have known for centuries that music touches the human soul. We know intuitively that music affects us in profound and healing ways, both emotionally and physically, and present-day research demonstrates this to be true. Continue Reading →

Grief during the Holidays: Ways to Cope

“Happy Holidays!” is a greeting we hear often at this time of year – but if you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, the holiday season may be anything but happy for you. Perhaps there is no time of the year when we are more aware of the empty Continue Reading →