Posts by Joy Gaertner
When Father’s Day Isn’t Happy
Do Father’s Day posts on social media make you want to crawl under the covers until the day is over? Do Father’s Day commercials make you feel sad or…
Read MoreLosing a Pet…Grieving the Loss of a Friend
Losing a pet can be one of the most painful experiences a person can have. There is much talk in today’s world about unconditional love. It would be wonderful if…
Read More12 Things you Should & Should Not Say to the Class of 2020
Do you know someone who was supposed to graduate from middle school, high school, college, or trade school this year, but can’t because of COVID-19? There’s a large group of…
Read MoreMemorials & Funerals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Experiencing the death of someone you love and care about is painful. Experiencing the death of someone you less than love can be painful too. There are almost always undelivered…
Read MoreTHE WIDE SPECTRUM OF MOTHERING by Amy Young
To those who gave birth this year to their first child—we celebrate with you To those who lost a child this year–we mourn with you To those who are in…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Mother’s Day Isn’t Happy
Do commercials for Mother’s Day flowers or greeting cards put a knot in your stomach? Do Mother’s Day posts on social media make you think, “What’s so happy about it?…
Read MoreCompassion Fatigue…Are you running on empty?
. Charles Figley has studied the subject of Compassion Fatigue since the 1970’s. In his words, Compassion fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people in distress; it is…
Read More8 Helpful Tips for Getting Through Holiday During a Pandemic
Are you unable to spend Easter or Passover with your family this year? Coping with holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic is a unique set of circumstances, but that doesn’t…
Read MoreSelf-Care and the Coronavirus
During this unusual time of Coronavirus self-isolation, it’s important you take care of your physical, mental and emotional health. That can be more difficult than ever dealing with so much…
Read More50 Ways to Take a Break
I sincerely hop you are staying safe and taking good care of yourself during these unusual days of the COVID-19 pandemic. A few minutes a day of mindful, centered breathing…
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