By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC The question arrives differently for everyone. Sometimes it whispers in the quiet moments when you catch yourself reaching for a leash that’s no longer needed. Other times, it crashes in like a wave when a friend mentions a litter of puppies, or you pass by the shelter where you first metContinueContinue reading “Am I Ready for Another Pet? How to Know If You’re Ready to Love Again”
Category Archives: Grief
Cannabis for Grief & Loss: Can It Help with Emotional Healing?
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your primary care doctor before making any decisions about cannabis use. By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Grief Doesn’t Follow a Timeline (And Neither Does Healing) Grief isn’t something you “get over.” It’s something you move through, and thatContinueContinue reading “Cannabis for Grief & Loss: Can It Help with Emotional Healing?”
How to Release Grief Trapped in Your Body Using EMDR Therapy
By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve lost someone—or something—that mattered deeply. And maybe the world has kept moving, while you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or simply… numb. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It can hit in waves, or lie quiet and heavy in your chest for months, even years. You mightContinueContinue reading “How to Release Grief Trapped in Your Body Using EMDR Therapy”
8 Practical Tips for Dating After Your Spouse Dies
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Love After Loss: Navigating Dating After a Spouse’s Passing Tip 1: Honor Where You Are Recognize that grief has no timeline. Some days, the thought of dating may feel overwhelming, while on other days, curiosity about companionship may arise. All emotions are valid. Allow yourself to feel without judgment—whether it’s sadness,ContinueContinue reading “8 Practical Tips for Dating After Your Spouse Dies”
Love After Loss: Unlocking Your Heart With Grief Therapy
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Dating After Your Spouse Dies: How to Know When You Are Ready for Love Again Losing a spouse is an unimaginable heartbreak, and the idea of dating again can stir up a whirlwind of emotions—grief, guilt, uncertainty, and maybe even a little hope. It’s completely normal to feel conflicted. But loveContinueContinue reading “Love After Loss: Unlocking Your Heart With Grief Therapy”
Why Pet Loss Can Be Harder Than Losing A Person You Love
Pet Grief in NJ The day we lose a pet, it feels as if the world shifts beneath our feet. The empty food bowl, the silent morning routine, the leash that hangs untouched – each detail carves a deeper hollow in our hearts. For many, this grief cuts deeper than they ever expected, sometimes evenContinueContinue reading “Why Pet Loss Can Be Harder Than Losing A Person You Love”