Grief is a big word… Grief is an intense primal response with immense power and the capability to override our thoughts, emotions and physical well-being. Young and old, across gender, culture, nationality, and beliefs — no one is spared grief’s pain and sadness. Grief happens when we have loved and we have lost. Without having […]

Winnie. Actually, her name is Wynsum – an English name that means joyful and pleasure. And although the name suits her perfectly, it did not capture her playful spirt, so she became “Winnie.” She is my confidant, work partner, companion and light of my life. Nothing makes me happier than to care and love her […]

I am honored to be a grief therapist, having earned the trust of those suffering through loss. Working with children, adolescents, teens and adults experiencing extreme emotional and physical pain during monumental life transitions is truly rewarding. While the majority of my work focuses on bereavement, I also work with individuals struggling with other forms […]

Tools for grieving adolescents and teens returning to school Fall signals the impending changes in the seasons and, for our youth, the return to school.  The beginning of the school year is often a time of excitement (or dread!) for students as they reunite with classmates and friends and return to a sense of normalcy, […]

Jennifer R. Levin, MFT, PhD Director of Adolescent and Teen Grief at Glendale Adventist Medical Center Children, Adolescents and Teens understand and experience grief very differently and if unprocessed can have a profound impact on their childhood and adult lives.  Children, adolescents and teens each differ in their understanding of death and loss depending on […]