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Finding Your Balance In Bereavement by Marnee Reiley | Grief
When a loved one dies, it can feel like life is turned upside down. A significant loss has a way of making us question our own place in the world and wonder how, and if, we’ll ever regain … Continue reading
Coping with A Loss? Here's Your Bill of Rights. | Grief
When discussing bereavement and loss with colleagues the other day, I learned of a Bill of Rights for those in grief. I thought that it was a wonderful way to give ourselves “permission” to grieve and to acknowledge our feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Caregiver support, counseling, Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress
Tagged bereavement, death, grief, grieving, life transition, loss
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Three Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout by Marnee Reiley
If you are a caregiver to a family member, let me start off by acknowledging how difficult it can be and how much energy you must be expending just to get yourself and your loved one through the day. While … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Caregiver support, counseling, Stress
Tagged anxiety, burnout, caregiver, caregiving, life transition, stress, support
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Mental Health for the Holidays by Marnee Reiley
On December 13th I was interviewed on Broad Topics Radio Show (www.broadtopicsradio.com) about tips for staying mentally healthy over the holidays. The fabulous hots and I covered a lot but, due to time constraints, some key points didn’t make it … Continue reading
Couples: Ramp Up Those Communication Skills! by Marnee Reiley
The number one complaint I hear from couples coming for counseling is this: “We are having problems communicating.” We need to remember that we all come from different backgrounds, cultures, and families and that these differences shape our communication styles … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, counseling, Relationship Info
Tagged couples, couples counseling, marriage counseling
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Four Suggestions for Coping with Divorce by Marnee Reiley
When we commit to being with another person, be it my marriage, having children, or another type of ceremony, we expect to be together forever. Unfortunately, half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. If you are … Continue reading
Posted in counseling, Grief and Loss, Parent Alienation, Parenting, Relationship Info, Stress
Tagged conflict, Divorce, separation
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The Gift of Yard Work by Marnee Reiley
I am currently feeling quite a bit of gratitude for the modest verdant space that I call a yard. To some, it might seem a chore to have to weed, mow, and clip. Just another job to get done with … Continue reading
What to Say to Someone Who's Grieving: Guidelines & Cautions | grief
What do we say to someone who has just lost a loved one? This is a question that can leave us feeling powerless in the face of another’s grief. In our society, there seems to be a taboo about discussing … Continue reading
Five Tips For Reducing Anxiety By Marnee Reiley
I tweeted @YourOCTherapist these five tips for reducing stress and helping control anxiety. They may sound elementary, but sometimes getting back to basics can ground us and simplifies the process. 1. Remember to breathe. Many of us hold our breath … Continue reading