Dealing with Anger and Resentment with Loss
When we are finally able to move out of the denial stage of our loss we often become angry. Anger can manifest itself in many ways. Without a healthy outlet for anger it can turn into an impairment and affect our mental and physical health. Unresolved anger often turns into…...
Preparing for the Holidays While Grieving
The holiday season can be difficult after losing a loved one. One way people can help alleviate the feelings of loss are to remember your loved one in your holiday planning. How can you do that? Here are some ideas....
8 Simple Tips for Getting Through the Holiday Season While Grieving
Family gatherings can be tough for some people, even without the loss of a loved one. While you may already have the dish planned for Thanksgiving and the date and time in your calendar, if you’re grieving, the holiday season may be especially rough. To help, here's 8 tips for…...
Grieving and the Enneagram: Type Nine Personality
Everyone responds to grief differently. You may remember a well known court case in which a young mother was accused of killing her 3 year old daughter. The public harshly judged the behavior of the accused in the days after the child’s death. Many said no grieving mother would act…...
Grieving and the Enneagram: Type Eight Personality
Today let’s talk about the Enneagram type 8 and how this personality type is most likely to respond to grief. Every human is a complex machine of sorts with muscles, bones, organs and all the other amazing pieces that make us alive. The most fascinating of these pieces of what…...
Grieving and the Enneagram: Type Seven Personality
I knew she couldn’t live forever, but it was as if she was bigger than life and more than just human. She was a friend to everyone, a true adventurer. She created an environment when we were kids where dreams came true and fun was a requirement of the day. …...
Grieving and the Enneagram: Type Six Personality
Today let’s dive into the Enneagram type 6, often known as “The Loyalist”. As we have learned, understanding our own personality traits gives great insight on how we will respond during a season of grief. The questions then come: What is the value in knowing how we grieve? Does knowing…...
Grieving and the Enneagram: Type Five Personality
Today we will continue our discussion about the Enneagram and how different personality types deal with grief. The Type 5 on the Enneagram will be our focus today. They are known as “The Investigator.” Let’s begin by talking about what characterizes this personality type. Characteristics of the Enneagram Type 5…...
Grieving and the Enneagram: Type Four Personality
Over the past couple weeks we have explored the different personality types based on the Enneagram model and how each personality type plays a role in the way you grieve. Today we will talk about number 4 on the Enneagram. Type 4 is one of the most rare of Enneagram…...
Grieving and the Enneagram: Type Three Personality
We have all encountered that person who must win at all costs and somehow they always seem to end up at the top. At work they are the highest achiever. On a sports team they are aggressive and always find a way to make an impact. They are the people…...
