CCS Staff Writer 10/10/26 CCS Staff Writer 10/10/26

Missing Someone Who Is Still Here: Understanding Ambiguous Loss

What happens when you miss someone who is still alive? Maybe a relationship has changed, a family member is living with dementia, or someone you love is no longer part of your daily life. Sometimes grief doesn't come with a funeral, a goodbye, or a clear ending. This experience may be connected to something psychologists call ambiguous loss, and understanding it can help us make sense of emotions that are often difficult to explain.

Sherry Shockey-Pope 9/26/26 Sherry Shockey-Pope 9/26/26

Alone, But Not Lonely

Being alone and feeling lonely aren't the same thing. While solitude can offer peace, freedom, and restoration, loneliness can quietly affect our emotional and physical well-being. Discover how to recognize the difference, nurture meaningful connections, and find comfort in your own company.

CCS Staff Writer 6/20/26 CCS Staff Writer 6/20/26

Father’s Day: Love, Grief, Connection, and Mental Health

Father’s Day can be joyful, painful, complicated, or all of those at once. This blog explores grief, family relationships, fatherhood, and mental health support.

Sherry Shockey-Pope 12/17/21 Sherry Shockey-Pope 12/17/21

Managing Grief And The Holidays

Here come the holidays, again, and acknowledging grief at this time of year can be kind of awful. It can be awkward as some of us stumble over what to say. Do we just keep busy and hope nobody will bring it up? Whether you’re grieving or know someone who is, learn the tools to manage grief and the holiday season.

Sherry Shockey-Pope 11/5/21 Sherry Shockey-Pope 11/5/21

Traditions Are Everywhere, Make Self-Care One Of Yours!

What is important in any culture, I think, is taking care of ourselves in difficult times. Partially this might be accomplished by having your family and/or friends around you for support. But selfcare also consists in making sure we eat, get sleep, regular medical care and hopefully are able to go outside in the fresh air. Let's work on creating the tradition of self-care.

CCS Staff Writer 1/23/19 CCS Staff Writer 1/23/19

The loss of a pet

Jill Johnson Young, LCSW 7/27/17 Jill Johnson Young, LCSW 7/27/17

6 Things NOT to Say After a Death.

It's always hard to know what to say after a death, here are 6 things you should never say.

Jill Johnson Young, LCSW 11/22/16 Jill Johnson Young, LCSW 11/22/16

Thanksgiving When You Don’t Feel Thankful

The holidays are a great way to reconnect with family, to have a Friendsgiving with those who aren’t family but probably should have been, to share old traditions, welcome new folks, watch a game (and argue about the game),

Jill Johnson Young, LCSW 10/18/16 Jill Johnson Young, LCSW 10/18/16

Grief Doesn’t Come in Stages

As a therapist, and especially a therapist who specializes in grief and loss, I find the concept of bereavement lasting more than eighteen months at the outside a bit hard to fathom.