Grief

Mental Health @ Home book review: When Life Hits Hard by Russ Harris

Book Review: When Life Hits Hard

When Life Hits Hard by Russ Harris draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to explore dealing with grief. I’m a big fan of the author based on his other writings about ACT, and this book didn’t disappoint. The book is divided into three sections: regroup, rebuild, and revitalize. Grief is framed as a process …

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Ring theory diagram: comfort in, dump outRing theory diagram: comfort in, dump out

Ring Theory: Comfort In, Dump Out

I recently came across ring theory, an approach to supporting people in times of crisis, loss, and grief that involves the notion of comfort in, dump out. It was first described in an LA Times article by Susan Silk and Barry Goldman. The development of ring theory Ring theory was developed by clinical psychologist Susan …

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