We often talk about how critical it is to have support when it comes to grief yet support and asking for help is still often stigmatized in our society. When Candyce Ossefort-Russell experienced the sudden loss of her husband at the age of 30, she decided to become the therapist that she once needed. As an LPC-S, Candyce offers insights about grief, being a widow, and other painful emotions from a unique blend of personal and professional experience. She has extensively explored psychological, spiritual, and scientific perspectives of suffering and transformation for 30 years and pairs her knowledge with being a writer, trainer, and speaker.
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Father’s Day Article Published in Philadelphia Inquirer
I'm not sure what I'm more proud of: that I found the time amongst wedding planning to actually write an article, or that the article actually got published by the Philadelphia Inquirer! With Father's Day approaching, there are always a ton of feelings to sort out....
A Trigger of Grief: Weddings
I haven’t been very open about this before, but going to weddings when you’re grieving is really, REALLY hard. Fathers walk their daughters down the aisle, then they give a speech, then they have a dance with the bride, then they walk around beaming with pride from...
A Memorial Site for Gary
I had the idea to set up a memorial for my father in Conshohocken, PA just under a year ago. Getting that idea to reality took longer than expected. Not because of any logistical issues, but because the planning required me to actively think about the fact that he was...
Episode 2: How My Father Almost Spoiled the Surprise of Engagement From Heaven
Marc and I got engaged on August 1st, 2018. It sounds horrible, but I actually dreaded my engagement day. I thought I would be an inconsolable ball of emotions since my dad wouldn’t be there to share in our special day. But he sent enough signs from heaven to let me know…
Understanding Children and Grief
By Kat Reese: I think a lot about children and how they process change and loss. For eight years, I have worked with children during their grieving process whether it is because their home life was not ideal, they saw things that made them feel unsafe, or their lives...
Why Changing Offices Had an Effect on My Grief
When I first started my job, my office was a sanctuary. I couldn't believe how professional I felt to have such a beautiful office that I could call my own and decorate however I wanted. I held meetings in there, feeling like I was a fraud. Does someone know they...
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