When Words Seem Inadequate

When friends and relatives lose someone they love, our words often seem inadequate. What’s most important is simply to be there for them and to let them know we care.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiDecember 7, 2022death, loss, grief, faith, hope, cancer, courage, finding meaning, comfort, hurt, pain, memories Comments

Breaking up is Hard to Do

The longer we live, the more likely we are to go through some kind of heartbreak. Self-reflection can give us perspective, and provide us with information about what we need going forward.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 3, 2022love, breaking up, romantic, dating, self-esteem, relationships, connection, self-reflection, processing, heartbreak, separation, divorce, loss, grief, pain, growth, perspective, happinessComment

Dig Deep for True Emotional Healing

It can be tempting to take shortcuts when it comes to our mental health. Putting in the effort to explore past experiences that continue to affect our lives and relationships can set us up for long-lasting healing.

Finding Meaning in Grief

Grief is a natural response to the pain of losing someone. In time we can learn to accept the loss and find a renewed purpose for our lives.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiSeptember 15, 2021meaning, purpose, grief, acceptance, resilience, coping, equilibrium, counseling, therapym, stages, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, stages of grief, death, helping, relationships, philosophy, understanding Comments

When Kids go off to College—The Myths vs. The Reality

Sending a child off to college evokes complicated emotions, including sadness and anxiety. In time, most parents adjust, and begin to take advantage of their newfound freedom to explore their own opportunities for growth.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiApril 28, 2021college, letting go, love, teenagers, transitions, empty nest syndrome, parent-child relationship, dread, anxiety, grief, change, feelings, individual growth, goals, parentingComment

Supporting our Military Veterans

Our veterans have sacrificed more than we can ever know in order to keep us safe. Now it’s time for us to wrap our arms around them and support them as they recover.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiNovember 11, 2020military, veterans, grief, courage, sacrifice, emotional scars, PTSD, triggers, Veterans Community Project, homeless veterans Comments

Why Can’t we Just Let It Go?

It takes time for us to process the array of emotions that comes with a significant transgression against us. But when we’re ready, our hearts will begin to soften and we will sense that forgiveness is possible.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiMay 20, 2020forgiveness, perfectionism, cognitive dissonance, relationships, grief, pain, hurt, emotions, disappointment, shock, personal crisis, sadness, growth, change, defenses, anger Comments

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