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Nola Metz Simpson
- Jul 11
- 5 min
Navigating Social Situations In Grief
Reentering social engagements and circles during grief requires special care. You have permission to take it slow.
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Understanding Trauma: Unraveling the Impact on the Nervous System
Trauma is a complex and often misunderstood phenomenon that can profoundly affect individuals on psychological and physiological levels.
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Jan 1
- 2 min
Embracing the New Year: Allowing & Moving with Emotions
As we bid farewell to one year while welcoming the next, it’s common to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. New Year’s...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Nov 21, 2023
- 2 min
Unmasking Grief: Embracing Authenticity During the Holidays
The holiday seaon is complex and challenging for those who are grieving. Unmasking grief is an important part of allowing healing.
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Nov 18, 2023
- 3 min
Navigating Grief Anxiety During the Holidays: A Compassionate Guide
The holiday season, often associated with joy and celebration, can be a challenging time for those grappling with grief. Whether mourning...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Sep 9, 2023
- 2 min
Navigating the Somatic Impact of Grief: A Path to Healing
Grief, a deeply personal and emotional experience, is a journey that touches not only the heart and mind but also the body. The somatic...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Sep 9, 2023
- 2 min
EMDR Therapy: A Powerful Approach to Healing and Transformation
In the world of psychotherapy, many approaches aim to help individuals overcome trauma, emotional distress, and various mental health...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Apr 12, 2023
- 4 min
Boundaries Begin Today
Boundaries are meant to keep people out. They are meant to protect what is within. Boundaries keep others in their lane and prevent...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Mar 14, 2023
- 3 min
Get To Know Your Grief
Let's start validating and normalizing our non-death losses and honor grief for what it is. Death is not the only reason we grieve. As a...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Feb 26, 2023
- 5 min
Surviving Grief
Understanding how grief can show up, what it may look like and ways to work with and through it can improve your grief experience.
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Nov 14, 2021
- 4 min
Intention and Self-Care: Surviving the Holidays in Grief
There is no way around this truth – the idea of going through the holiday season without your loved one can be anger, fear, sadness and...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Nov 14, 2021
- 7 min
The Impact of Forgiveness on Our Grief and Our Healing
Our Minds Are Wounded By Loss When someone we love dies, the impact of this death hurts our mind and emotions the very same way a...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Apr 18, 2021
- 5 min
Ways to Manage Grief-Related Panic Attacks
The impact of grief is one that takes many different forms and is unique to each of us. Bereavement leaves us feeling sad, lost, empty,...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Feb 10, 2021
- 1 min
Reimbursement for Covid Funerals May Be Available
According to Cnet Personal Finance, the December Covid 19 Relief Bill includes a provision for Federal Emergency Management...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
The Happiness Mandate: Why Grieving in Our Culture Can Be So Difficult
I recently read an article about “toxic positivity” – the cultural mandate that no matter your experience, you should just be happy. The...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Complicated Grief ~ When Grief Healing Is Halted
All grief is complicated. The shock, pain, sorrow and sadness are just overwhelming. We find ourselves questioning why and how things...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
FREE ONLINE GRIEF GROUP
Group counseling offers valuable support for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Jan 17, 2021
- 2 min
Emotional Traumatic Injury - The Invisible Trauma
There is a link between mind, body and spirit that has been scientifically identified. What happens to the body impacts the brain, the...
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Nola Metz Simpson
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1 min
Does grief counseling help?
In their article, Demystifying Grief Counseling: Five FAQ's, What's Your Grief provides a few excellent pointers for anyone considering...
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