Grieving Creatures – How Animals and Humans Experience Grief

Grief does not only belong to us humans.Even animals show in many ways that they feel and process the loss of companions.Grief is a universal expression...

Grief is fear

Do you know the feeling when grief feels not only like deep sadness, but also like a huge wave of fear? C.S. Lewis brought it...

Medication for grief – curse or blessing?

Today I would like to tackle a topic that concerns many of you: Can tablets really help when the heart breaks with grief? I ...

Mental stress after the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has put us all to the test – not only physically, but also mentally. As a therapist, I have had many...

Grief for an animal: When love is missing on velvet paws

There are moments in life that leave us speechless. Moments that strike us deep in the heart and remind us how fragile life is.

Farewell without death: When grief comes anyway

There are goodbyes that feel like a small death – even if no one has died. Maybe you know this: A relationship ends, a...

How Stress Affects Our Self-Esteem and How We Can Counter It

Stress is part of life and can even be motivating in small doses. But if it becomes permanent, it can hurt us quite a bit. Chronic stress...

The Roots of Self-Esteem – How Child Years Shape Our Self-Image

Our self-esteem is already developing in childhood. The relationship with our parents plays a crucial role. Experiences from this time shape our ability to...

Your Emotional Legacy – A Treasure Chest Full of Memories

Have you ever thought about what to do when you are gone? More than just material possessions, you could...

Grief accompaniment: What is really behind it?

More than just a handkerchief is enough – A comprehensive guide How to deal with a loss that throws the world out of joint? Sorrow...