Healing Archives - Linda Seiford, Ph.D.

Moving Forward After Loss

“Wait for me, Mommy!” I looked up, shielding my eyes from the brilliant sun, and searched for the owner of the little voice. In a field of wildflowers, I saw a little girl knee-deep in dew-kissed blossoms. She was wearing a simple sundress belted around the middle. Her golden hair danced playfully in the gentle […]

An Anchor in the Storm

She was struggling. I could see it. I could hear it. I could feel her desperation. I watched as liquid pain pooled in her eyes, obstructed her vision, and threatened to erupt. She held her breath trying to find her center – her anchor. I reached for her hand and whispered, “I am here. I’ve […]

Love, Loss, and Letting Go

The gentle chimes tinkled softly in the peaceful room. I rolled over, reached for my phone, and muted the ethereal tones. I pushed myself to an upright position, swung my legs over the edge of the bed, and slowly opened my eyes. It was early. Earlier than I typically rise. The sun was just beginning […]

Finding Beauty: Life Beyond Grief

My home is my happy place. The deck, my oasis. This past year has been riddled with challenges. It has been difficult for the entire world. In a variety of ways, for one reason or another, we have all been grieving. There has been a pervasive sense of loss that has blanketed humankind and with […]

Self-Care During Grief: Finding Strength in Vulnerability

I have always believed myself to be a strong individual. Place a challenge before me and I will rise to the occasion. In fact, if life becomes somewhat predictable or a little too “calm”, I intentionally shake things up – I actively pursue change. The day my mom died, I shattered. My heart. My spirit. […]