Fall means back to school. Back to school, unfortunately, also means a notable uptick in suicidality among school age children, specifically teens. [1] Probably one of a parent’s worst fears is losing their child to suicide. Over the past several years, more awareness...
Conversations with our teenagers regarding suicide prevention are vital in keeping them healthy and safe. CDC has reported an increase of adolescents who have had a suicidal attempt since 2020, the beginning of the pandemic (CDC, 2021). As a previous school counselor...
Fall is often associated with grief. Celtic tradition has built rituals around the recognition that the veil is thinner this time of year. There is a cultural multiple-discovery of rituals during this specific season, one chosen to honor the dead and ancestors' past,...
Losing a loved one may shatter your life. You may feel numb. You may feel that you can’t think straight. Every heartbreak that you have suffered previously may hit you full force, simultaneously. At times, the pain can almost paralyze you. Be patient with...
