ecorial Blog - Articles on Dealing with Grief & Commemorating Lost Loved Ones

  • What Is Somatic Therapy for Grief?

    Somatic therapy for grief is a body-focused form of therapy that helps people notice and work with the physical sensations that accompany loss, suc...
  • Grief Travel: How Journeys Can Help Heal After Loss

    Grief travel is when a person takes a trip after a loss to create space from daily routines, process emotions, and reflect on their departed loved ...
  • Death Anniversary Ideas: Meaningful Ways to Honor a Loved One Each Year

    The anniversary of a loved one's death can bring up a mix of emotions. For some people, it arrives with sadness and reflection. For others, it's a ...
  • Digital Memorials: How to Create an Online Tribute for a Loved One

    In the past, honoring a loved one often meant visiting a gravesite, creating a photo album, or gathering with family to share memories. Today, many...
  • Grief and Loneliness: Feeling Alone Even Around Others

    Grief and Loneliness: Why You Can Feel Isolated Even When People Are Around Grief can be a very lonely experience, even when you are not physically...
  • Why Grief Causes Brain Fog and Trouble Focusing

    Why Grief Can Cause Brain Fog, Forgetfulness, and Trouble Concentrating Grief is usually thought of as something you feel, but it also changes the ...
  • Feeling Emotionally Numb or Disconnected From Grief

    Why Grief Can Make You Feel Emotionally Numb or Disconnected Many people expect grief to mean overwhelming sadness, but it can also start with feel...
  • Understanding the Difference Between Delayed Grief & Unresolved Grief

    Delayed Grief vs. Unresolved Grief: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters Grief doesn’t always happen the way we expect. Many people thin...
  • What Is Anticipatory Grief?

    What Is Anticipatory Grief? Understanding Grief That Begins Before a Loss When most people think about grief, they picture the emotions that follow...
  • Understanding the Brain’s Response to Grief

    Why Sudden Loss Feels So Unreal: Understanding the Brain’s Response to Grief When someone dies suddenly, it can cause people to grieve in a way tha...
  • Is Group Therapy Right For You When Dealing With Grief?

    Group Therapy for Grief: Is it Right For You? Everyone copes with grief and loss in their own way, and for some people, talking through their grief...
  • Is It Normal For Grief to Cause Weight Loss?

    Grief and Weight Loss: Is it Normal? When experiencing loss, it's common to experience other physical symptoms due to grief, such as weight loss an...