Hope can be scarce for those feeling sad and alone at Christmas. "It takes a lot of spiritual courage, emotional courage to basically say, you know what, I'm feeling terrible," she says.

Blue Christmas services — also called the Longest Night services — are often held on or around the winter solstice, which fell on Saturday this year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Grief can be a heavy house guest during the holidays, experts say. That certainly rings true for Cynthia Burns, 57, of St. Francis County, who facilitates a community grief support group at Rusty ...

Also, it's Christmas; it happens once a year, and sometimes it's nice to relax and eat what you like; don't overthink it. Prioritise self-compassion and don't judge yourself for indulging ...

Resources are here to help. Call or text 988, 211 Grief can surface in weird, mysterious ways. Be present for those struggling with loss. Holidays aren't always happy. We asked Dr. Joel Shuy ...

How the Blue Christmas service helps those experiencing grief have a peaceful holiday For those experiencing loss, the holiday season can be especially challenging. Dr.

But Christmas without her is harder, and the first couple of Christmases after she was gone were almost unbearable. Even though I have a loving husband, many close friends, and a wonderful life ...

Elizabeth Chan, who has vied for the 'Queen of Christmas' crown, talks about the grief that inspired her EP 'Shatterproof,' her 14th holiday release.

Singer-songwriter Elizabeth Chan set yet another benchmark in the annals of holiday music by issuing her 14th straight annual Christmas release, “Shatterproof,” this month. No one is likely to ...

Singer-songwriter Elizabeth Chan set yet another benchmark in the annals of holiday music by issuing her 14 th straight annual Christmas release, “Shatterproof,” this month. No one is likely ...