The holidays can bring a complicated mix of emotions when you’re grieving. While the season is often filled with celebration and connection, it can also highlight the absence of someone you love. The lights, songs, and traditions that once brought joy may now stir sadness, longing, or even guilt for moments of happiness. At Marble … Read more
Coping with grief is one of life’s most profound challenges. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, experienced a breakup, or faced another significant loss, grief can feel overwhelming and isolating. Yet, healing is possible–and it often comes in waves. As one compassionate perspective reminds us: “Grief comes in waves–sometimes small, sometimes crushing-but every wave eventually … Read more
Grief is a journey that few of us are ever truly prepared for. The loss of a loved one, whether they lived here in St. Louis or miles away, can leave you feeling unmoored, as if the world has shifted beneath your feet. At Marble Wellness, we know that grief isn’t a tidy, linear process. … Read more
The holiday season can be a challenging time for single parents, whether you’re solo parenting full-time or co-parenting with someone outside your home. As a single parent, you often find yourself in an all-or-nothing situation that can be emotionally taxing and physically exhausting. For those parenting alone, you’re everything to your children, all the time. … Read more
Grief is a complex emotion that affects people of all ages, but it can be particularly challenging for children to process and express. As parents, it’s crucial to recognize that grief in children often manifests differently than in adults. This guide will help you understand how children grieve and provide actionable steps to support them … Read more
October brings awareness to many important causes, but one that often remains in the shadows is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. For those who have experienced this type of loss, this month can be a bittersweet mix of emotions—both a sense of connection with others who understand, and a resurfacing of grief and pain. As … Read more
Grief is a profound and deeply personal experience that can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. One way to make sense of this journey is to understand the stages of grief, a concept introduced by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her 1969 book, *On Death and Dying*. As a licensed therapist who specializes in grief, I … Read more
Grief is a universal experience, yet it manifests uniquely for each person. When we talk about loss, it’s essential to understand that the circumstances surrounding it significantly influence the grieving process. As a mental health therapist in the West County area, I’ve seen firsthand the distinct challenges that come with sudden loss compared to anticipated … Read more
Sandtray therapy is a unique form of expressive therapy that involves the use of a sandbox and miniature figures, objects, and symbols. Using this technique, clients create scenes or “worlds” in the sand, which serve as a medium to express and explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This non-verbal approach can help individuals process complex … Read more
Losing a loved one is one of the most profound and challenging experiences we can face. The journey to finding peace after a death is deeply personal and often filled with complex emotions. As a mental health therapist, I have had the privilege of guiding many individuals through their grief, helping them find their way … Read more