When a member of your family passes away suddenly, the shock and sadness you feel can be overwhelming. And when you have young, elementary-school-age children, you may not know how to handle the situation to make it easier and more manageable for them. All you do know is that you want to make the loss of their loved one from being needlessly painful and confusing. Get to know a few things that you can do to help your child handle the loss of a loved one.…
Losing someone you care about is never easy, and everyone grieves in their own way. Most people recover and are able to resume their normal activities in a few months. But this too can vary by person, and at times, the loss can be so overwhelming that a person suffers from complicated grief. After the death of some close to you, it’s important to understand the normal grieving process and know when you might need counselling to help you overcome this obstacle in your life.…
Chemical dependency is a problem related to, but different from, chemical substance abuse. A person can abuse chemicals or drugs and not be dependent upon them. When one is chemically dependent, the human body develops a tolerance for the drug or chemical. And, when the substance is not available, the body suffers the effects of withdrawal from the chemical. This withdrawal can cause many problems related to health and well-being. With so many problems being faced by the chemically dependent patient, one important area that is sometimes overlooked is nutrition.…
