The Stages and Cycles of Grief

Good grief: Stages and Cycles Most people have heard at least once in their life about the grief cycle, the one that that Elisabeth Kubler-Ross defined: Shock, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Testing, and Acceptance. These stages are typical for anyone who has...
Good Grief

Good Grief

Good Grief: Reflections From a Life Coach, by Melissa Jansen, BCLC   Good grief! You’re probably asking, “Really?? How can grief be good?” Well, it can be. While going through grief is not necessarily good, the process of growing through grief is, as I can personally...

Focus, Not Fear

I am always learning life lessons and God’s messages to me over the last few weeks lessons have been about fear versus focus. I am going to take these learnings about pushing past unhealthy fears, in the hopes that others won’t waste any unnecessary time on fear. This...
The Supermom Sham

The Supermom Sham

By Guest Blogger, Abigail Wilson, MA Social Services, Reflections Counseling Administrator Ok ladies and interested gents! It is time to do something courageous and real!! Take 2 minutes and join me in this simple but important exercise. 1. Take a deep breath and...