by HeartLight Center | Dec 11, 2024 | HeartLight Center Blog
LIGHT Movement and the Power of Somatic Healing in Grief Hello! My name is Amy Pickett-Williams, and I’m celebrating twenty-five years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (happy anniversary to me!). I’m also a yoga teacher specializing in somatic therapy, which...
by HeartLight Center | Dec 2, 2024 | HeartLight Center Blog
Griever’s Bill of Rights for the Holidays By Genna Reeves, Ph.D. Grief and the holidays can be challenging for so many reasons. As a griever, we hope that you find comfort that your feelings matter, regardless of what comes up during the “most wonderful...
by HeartLight Center | Nov 12, 2024 | HeartLight Center Blog
How to Have a Grief-Related Holiday Planning Discussion with Family Members By Genna Reeves, Ph.D. Having a conversation about how holidays and traditions will change after a family member’s death can be emotionally challenging. Here are some gentle approaches to...
by HeartLight Center | Oct 10, 2024 | HeartLight Center Blog
Finding Healing and Compassion in Nature By Courtney DiMattia The transition from one season to the next invites us to slow down, reflect, and take notice of nature’s cycles. We may notice a sharper chill in the air, leaves changing colors and texture, the shortening...
by HeartLight Center | Oct 1, 2024 | HeartLight Center Blog
Meet Me Where I AM – A ReviewGrief On Screen By Genna Reeves, Ph.D. Watching Meet Me Where I Am, a new documentary about the lived grief experience (now available on Amazon Prime) felt like being welcomed into a conversation with people I’ve learned from,...
by HeartLight Center | Sep 24, 2024 | HeartLight Center Blog
The Healing Power of Singing Bowls for Those Who Are Grieving By Ann Martin Grief is a deeply personal journey, and everyone experiences it differently. As we navigate this complex emotion, finding tools to help soothe the heart and calm the mind can be essential. One...