by Dr. Jackie Black | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Breaking up, getting divorced and the death of your partner are among the biggest loss events in life. There are three important things to remember: Grief is the reaction to a loss event Grieving is the normal, natural, and necessary process that restores us to...
by Dr. Jackie Black | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
What do you say to someone whose life comes crashing down around him or her; whose life, as they knew it, is forever and profoundly changed? The first thing to really recognize is that when someone experiences the death of a loved one, the loss is so pervasive, the...
by Dr. Jackie Black | May 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
We all have a need for a certain amount of stability in our lives. You’ll find that you have four cornerstones that are the foundation on which your life is grounded. These are: 1. Your needs and values—the external and internal structures of your life 2. Your...
by Dr. Jackie Black | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Would you be surprised if I told you… One of three Americans is now a stepparent, a stepchild, a stepsibling, or some other member of a blended family. More than half of Americans today have been, are now or will eventually be in one or more step situations...
by Dr. Jackie Black | May 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Mothers have been recognized in special ways for thousands of years, since Ancient Greece. The month of May is the month that people in many parts of the world specifically celebrate Mothers. As a tribute to women all across the globe, I am re-printing this wonderful...