Daily Archives: August 8, 2025

Lessons in Grief: How to Show Up for People in Their Grief {Part 2}

Lessons in Grief: How to Show Up for People in Their Grief {Part 2} By Shelby Sipe, LPC Photo: Will Smyth Saucer : February 13, 1991 to August 19, 2024   Grief is not a moment; it’s a landscape. When someone we love is grieving, it’s easy to feel uncertain about how to show up—what…

Lessons in Grief: Navigating the Pain of Loss {Part 1}

Lessons in Grief: Navigating the Pain of Loss {Part 1} By Shelby Sipe, LPC Contrary to our preference, grief is messy. We can experience a spectrum of emotions that shift rapidly when we’re grieving. Grief is nonlinear, and there’s no timeline to “get over it.” It’s not something we can control, but it is something…