On Collective Grief: Caring for Our Emotions in the Wake of the U.S. Election
Collective grief is a term used to describe the reaction of a group of people who undergo a significant loss or extreme change together. This can include experiencing any tragedy that affects a community or nation. We can feel this type of grief following a natural disaster, an act of mass violence, a hate crime, a pandemic, an act of war, or any event that threatens the safety and stability of our community.
Grief is a natural response to all kinds of loss - changing relationships, losing a job, moving to a new city, experiencing decreased physical or mental functioning, confronting our own mortality, or becoming disillusioned about the state of the world. We can also grieve the loss of a vision or expectation for the future.
Stressed? How to Stay Calm in Tough Times
Your heart is pounding, your breathing feels fast and shallow, your stomach is in knots, and your racing thoughts just won’t slow down. Are you giving a big speech, running from a bear, or just trying to make it through a normal work day? The difficulty is - your physiology might react in similar ways to each of these events! Keep reading to learn why and to learn how to combat these automatic responses.
How to Find an Anchor When You Feel Adrift
Feeling adrift in life can be descriptive of a host of related emotions. For example, it could connote boredom, exhaustion, emptiness, loneliness, or deeper questions about what makes life meaningful. All of these emotions can be triggered by internal factors as well as factors outside of us that impact our lives and our ability to cope with stressors.
Feeling the Holiday Pressure? Quick Tips to Keep Your Cool
At their best, holidays may evoke feelings of joy and goodwill. However, they can also be times of extra stress and emotional upheaval, especially for those who find it difficult to spend extended time with family.
Whether you’re about to blow your top while sitting in interstate traffic or at the dinner table with Uncle Dave, here are some tips to help you keep your cool throughout the holiday season.