coping

November 16, 2025

When Holidays Hurt: Coping with Grief in a Season of Celebration

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet, for many this time of year brings an intensified sense of loss. Whether grieving the death of a loved one, the absence of a relationship, or unmet hopes, the contrast between holiday cheer and personal sorrow can feel overwhelming. We all know that grief does not take a vacation. Let's explore some concrete strategies to cope.

November 11, 2025

The Heart Behind the Help: Caring for the Caregiver

November is National Family Caregivers Month and what better way to honor it than talking about what caregiving looks like and how to take care of the self as a caregiver. We will shine some light on the challenges in navigating the caregiving landscape and identify some of the blessings that taking on this role can provide. This article is packed full of supportive information to ease the journey of caregiving, including suggested coping skills and self-care strategies.

September 30, 2025

Understanding Depression: What It Is and How to Find Help

Struggling with depression can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our latest blog shines a light on what depression really is, how it shows up in everyday life, and why reaching out for help can make a difference. You’ll also find tips for coping and guidance on where to turn for support because hope and healing are possible.

July 11, 2024

Grief and Loss in the Cancer Journey

This article will look at navigating the cancer landscape for patients and their caregivers, family and friends. Grief and loss show up in many different ways, and in the same vein, there are a wide array of coping skills. Not only is it important to give yourself/loved ones grace and compassion, identifying support services and resources also alleviates the stress that comes with the cancer territory.

July 5, 2022

Times Are Tough: Personal Thoughts

What do you do when it feels like the world is on fire and you have no way of putting it out? This blog is a personal message from the owner of Meghan L. Reitz and Associates about how times are tough and what we can do to cope.

March 10, 2021

New Normals and Finding Purpose in a Pandemic

Finding purpose in times of great distress or change is extremely challenging. Learn about ways to improve coping and thriving during these tough times.