Our minds and our bodies are affected when we are grieving. Grieving a loss is a full body experience and it is more than just an emotional experience. Our bodies hold the impact of trauma.

I have learned a lot about the silent ways that children grieve. Many of which we could easily ignore if we are not fully aware.

I’m often asked, “Why did you become a grief counselor?”The answer isn’t rooted in any dream, desire or professional ambition. It began with a broken heart—mine and my family’s.

Our TV channels, social media pages and neighborhoods are filled with reminders of Tis’ the Season daily. All of these things seem to make