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Latest Magazine Articles
The Threshold Season
Find hope in the winter wilderness with an open heart and mind. Be open to what is and what is to come both in the winter and in our grief.
Creating Space and Rediscovering Ourselves in the New Year
As we go into the new year after 2020, perhaps this year we choose to give ourselves the grace of making space to see what our internal voice has to teach us.
The Gift of Leadership
TAPS Caregiver to Survivor Program Senior Advisor shares her story as an advocate for legislation to ensure Veterans receive the benefits they deserve.
A Life Remembered, A Tradition Continued
Michael’s tree is a simple and loving way one surviving military family remembers their loved one and finds comfort during the holiday season.
Prepare Yourself for the Holidays
Get tips from grief experts to help you cope with the loss of a loved one during this holiday season.
3 C’s for Holiday Grief
Acknowledging the difficulties of holidays after loss does not make it easier, but tapping into coping strategies may provide some much-needed help.
Three Years Into The After
Military surviving sibling shares the 'missing-ness' of her little brother after 3 years during this holiday season.
Honor in Every Season
Discover creative ideas and strategies for remembering your loved one this holiday season.
Favorite Foods - Precious Memories
Winter and the holiday season bring thoughts of foods that offer warmth, comfort, and remind us of cherished times with family, friends, and loved ones.
Not the Funeral I Wanted
Dr. Doka offers suggestions to help make your memorial meaningful despite feeling empty after saying good-bye to a loved one during this pandemic.
Staying in Touch - Real Touch
Understand our need for physical touch and discover tips for feeding your touch starvation during this time of social distancing.