An ambiguous loss is a loss that occurs without the certainly of an outcome. Ambiguous losses do not provide a defining end point, like death. First identified by Dr. Pauline Boss, these kinds of losses occur because people cannot get some kind of meaningful understanding from their experience. Some examples of ambiguous losses include infertility, the disappearance of a family member, or even an estrangement from a child.  Living with a family member who has Alzheimer’s creates a powerful grieving...

In talking with people about the 2020 disruptions, it strikes me that we are entering a new phase where we are having to accept that our new lifestyle may be lasting longer than we anticipated. We are discovering that working from home has some distinct advantages, but its dark side reveals a danger that we may be overloaded with work and home responsibilities. Many parents, particularly those with little ones are reporting that their best work hours seem to be...

For many of us we are entering week 2 of the Corona Virus ordeal. We spent the first week listening to tips and ideas about how to get our offices in shape, adjusting to the new normal of working from home, talking remotely with colleagues and clients and enjoying the extra time to play with our kids and pups. While our schedules may seem to be busy, I have heard from many people that there is also a great deal...