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06/05/2026

After my Dad died in a car accident, people often asked, "How are you?" I knew they cared and meant well, yet that question brought up anger and frustration. My son was 9 months old, I wasn't sleeping, was in shock and had no words.

These were people who I cared about, and I knew cared about me. They weren't doing anything wrong, but my grief felt so much bigger than that question. At times, I found myself avoiding places that had once brought connection, because I did not want to be faced with having to find the words to answer, "how are you?"

Over the years, both personally and professionally, I have come to value and appreciate a different question: "How can I love and support you?"

It doesn't require the person to explain or grade their grief. It simply communicates that I am here and you don't have to carry this alone.

If someone you love is grieving, know that your presence matters far more than having the perfect words.

06/04/2026

A friend texted me these words last night. I found myself thinking about the YEARNING that is so often present in grief and yet so hard to find words for. That yearning for one more tender conversation, the yearning to hear their laugh, share a meal, just be in their presence.

If these words resonate with you today, please know you are not alone. Many people in grief tell me they struggle to put this feeling into words. It is deeper than sadness. It is an overflow of love reaching toward someone that matters so very deeply. The memories can feel incredibly close, while the future can feel hard to imagine.

If you are grieving today, know that this yearning is not a sign that you are doing grief wrong. It is often a reflection of the depth of your love and the significance of what has been lost.

05/27/2026

Grief asks us to feel what the mind cannot fully explain.

One of the most compassionate books on grief I often recommend is "It’s OK That You’re Not OK" by therapist Megan Devine, whose own life was forever changed after the sudden death of her husband. It offers understanding for people navigating profound loss in a world that often rushes people to "move on."

Grief is not something to “get over.” It is something we learn to carry and tend to with love and support.

05/21/2026

Grief in the workplace is rarely talked about, yet almost everyone encounters it at some point.

Sometimes it is obvious:
A colleague dies unexpectedly.
A long-time coworker retires.
A team member receives a difficult diagnosis.

But sometimes the grief is much quieter:
A trusted mentor leaves.
An organizational restructure changes relationships.
A role that once felt deeply meaningful comes to an end.

Over the years, I have come to realize how much grief quietly exists inside professional spaces. I have felt it during organizational changes. When respected supervisors retired or stepped into different roles. And when colleagues who I deeply valued moved forward into new chapters of their lives and careers.

There is often genuine joy, pride, and respect in these moments. And sometimes grief exists alongside those feelings.

I think part of caring well for one another in professional spaces is recognizing that grief is not always something to fix or move past quickly.

Sometimes people simply need their experience to be acknowledged. To know their sadness, transition, or sense of loss makes sense.

And perhaps one of the hopeful parts of these transitions is that the relationships, lessons, and influence people leave behind often continue shaping us long after roles and seasons change. Thinking with gratitude today about many of the people I’ve had the privilege to work alongside over the years who have shaped the clinician and person I am today.

05/01/2026

I had the privilege of providing 2 statewide trainings for Rutgers UBHC TAC. These conversations continue to matter deeply to me. In crisis work, there is often pressure to assess, stabilize, and guide people to next steps quickly...but grief does not work that way.

Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can offer is presence...helping someone feel a little less alone in a moment that has changed everything. I am so grateful for the clinicians who show up for this work every day.

I am especially grateful to Elizabeth O'Callaghan at Rutgers UBHC TAC...I had the privilege of working alongside of her for many years...her dedication and heart for this work continues to inspire me!

10/09/2023

Hey there wonderful friends! As we approach World Mental Health Day I want to take a moment to remind all of you about the wonderful power of connection. In our fast-paced lives it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget to check-in on the ones we love. But a simple, heartfelt conversation can make all the difference.

Mental health matters and our support can mean the world to someone going through a tough time. A kind word, a listening ear or a virtual hug can provide the comfort they need. Let's break the stigma surrounding mental health by openly talking about it and supporting one another.

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, reach out and connect with your friends and loved ones. You can start a wave of compassion, you can make a difference in someone's life!

01/27/2023

"Real-life ROMANCE is fueled by a far more humdrum approach to staying connected. It is kept alive each time you let your spouse know he or she is valued during the grind of everyday life." - John Gottman As we come to the close of this work week be intentional and take a moment to let your spouse know what you love, appreciate and admire about them. Don't assume they know!

11/10/2022

Grief changes over time. Healing is an ongoing process. In the earliest days, months the pain eclipses everything. And while the grief does not end, it evolves. We continue to grow through our experiences, including grief, throughout our lives. As the Holidays approach grief can become more tender. Remember, it is not a problem to be fixed, but to be supported. Who can you support today as they move through their grief? Shoot them a text, or better yet, go old school and give them a call.

11/04/2022

What is shaking in your world? Could you use some unshakable hope? If so, you are not alone. We live in a day of despair. The su***de rate in America has increased 24% since 1999. If a disease saw such a spike, we would deem it an epidemic. How do we explain the increase? We’ve never been more educated. We have tools of technology our parents could not have dreamed of. We are saturated with entertainment and recreation. Yet more people than ever are orchestrating their own deaths. How could this be? Among the answers must be this: people are dying for lack of hope. – Excerpt from NY Times Best Selling Author – Max Lucado His book: Unshakable Hope ***dehotline ***depreventionawareness

09/11/2022

The su***de rate for Veterans is 1.5 times higher than the general population. About 20 Veterans a day complete su***de and sadly, nearly 3/4 are not under VA care. Do you know someone who has served? Be sure to thank them and check in with them regularly. The Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255 option 1.

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775 Mountain Boulevard, Suite 107
Watchung, NJ
07069

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Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	1pm - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	1pm - 9pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+19083422463

Website

http://www.GrowthForLiving.com/

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