Tag Archives: Grief support

Interview with Dr. Duncan, Part Two

Diving deeper into her work and the grief process

Read part one of my interview with Dr. Lael Conway Duncan, where we discuss her work at Good Medicine, integrative medicine, and the emerging practice of private medical advocacy and guidance. Katie Ryan: What are some specific situations you’ve had … Continue reading

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What is PsychoTherapy? Interview with Suzie Sherman

Learn how addressing grief, loss, and death through psychotherapy can help us live richer, more authentic lives

Dana Sitar: Is psychotherapy a common approach for dealing with grief and loss? Suzie Sherman: Yes, absolutely. If we’re talking about straight on grief and loss issues, this is a very common way to address them. Deep-seated feelings come up … Continue reading

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How to Deal with a Loss? An Interview with Dr. Robert Gangi

The clinical/psychiatric crisis psychologist talks about his work with those affected by 9/11

Dr. Robert Gangi is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals facing separation and loss. He has his own private practice, the Greenwich Village Center for Separation and Loss, in addition to working as a psychiatric crisis psychologist for … Continue reading

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What is the Dougy Center? An Interview with Donna Schuurman

The Dougy Center's Executive Director talks about child and youth peer support, expression, and "post-traumatic growth"

For nearly 30 years, The Dougy Center in Portland, OR has provided peer support groups for grieving children, teenagers, young adults and their families. Today, the peer support program they pioneered has served as a model for at least 500 … Continue reading

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Zen Hospice Project

Mindful grief support and hospice care in the Bay Area

The Zen Hospice Project is a San Francisco- based organization dedicated to an innovative approach to end-of-life care and grief support. They offer workshops, trainings, and consulting services rooted in the Buddhist tradition of compassion, focused on alleviating suffering. The … Continue reading

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