grieving a divorce

Grieving a Divorce: How to Recognize and Heal from Pain

Grieving a divorce means different things to different people. Everyone’s personal journey with grief is unique.  Recently I was digging through a box of photos looking for memories to share at a friend’s funeral. I found photos of myself and my ex over a 40-year span-birthdays, holidays, camping trips, sabbatical photos, and my kids’ musical … Read more

panic attacks after a breakup

Anxiety and Panic Attacks after a Breakup or Divorce

I’ve only had one panic attack (lucky me!) and it was during my divorce.  As a therapist, I knew exactly what was happening to me as I have seen anxiety and panic attacks after a breakup or a divorce with many clients over the years. Still, it scared the crap out of me.  I couldn’t … Read more