In Colorado February arrives with in-your-face soft pinks and vibrant reds—store windows decorated with hearts, social feeds filled with declarations of devotion, and restaurant menus designed for two. Valentine’s Day is often viewed as a celebration of love in its many forms: romance, friendship, family…
People sometimes ask why I chose grief counseling as a profession. Why walk alongside people in their deepest pain, their most unimaginable losses, their rawest transitions? The answer is both simple and layered. I did not choose grief. Rather, Grief chose me. Like many healers,…
Guides are essential in many different areas of life, providing stability and support. We learn this from an early age starting with parents, teachers, and coaches. Other types of guides include tour guides, fishing guides, ski instructors, and spiritual guides. In middle and high school…
Grief is a natural response to loss, and it’s not limited to the death of a loved one. While we commonly associate grief with the loss of a family member or friend, it can also be experienced when significant life changes occur, such as the…