Cynthia Zavala William Bridges’ model of transition —comprising the phases of Ending, Neutral Zone, and New Beginning—offers valuable...

A few years ago, my dad—who happens to be a funeral director and one of my favorite people in the world—leaned in during one of our conversa

Jessica Mattila, MSW, LCSW This holiday season my husband, 12-year-old son and I traveled to Indiana to visit my in-laws. I looked...

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Christina Andrade Becoming an informal family caregiver to someone suffering from a degenerative condition can be an overwhelming...

By Maria Quiroz Have you ever experienced a mixture of feelings and emotions as a caregiver? I believe there are times when we all...