loss

02 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, loss, therapy, Comments Off

The Anniversary Effect

What is The Anniversary Effect, and could I have it? The Anniversary Effect is any disturbing, unsettling feelings, thoughts or memories that occur on the anniversary of some sort of pain, upset, trauma, or loss. Birthdays, anniversaries, seasons (such as the holidays) or a particular date or hour of the day can all activate The … Continue reading »

09 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, loss, Comments Off

To the Woman Who Has Experienced A Loss:

Love for someone or something can be one of the scariest emotions. It’s likely you’ve experienced just how far down the pain can go, now that you’ve lost it. Something you held so very close to your heart was there one minute and gone the next. It doesn’t matter if you saw it coming and … Continue reading »