Arthur J. Rathgeber, EdD., R.Psych
Certified Cognitive Therapist
(Diplomate – Academy of Cognitive Therapy)
Alexandra H. Rathgeber
M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology)
In-Take Counsellor/Administrator
Specializing in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Loneliness is often framed as a social dilemma that can be effectively resolved by increased interpersonal interactions with family, friends and/or joining groups. However, for those who have lost a partner, it is more complicated than just more company. Increasing social connections are important and can be beneficial during the mourning process, however, even with […]
A different view of the vulnerability of aging. She was a fanatic about her newspaper. You know, one of those people who don’t cancel the paper even when on vacation. They were saved until she could read them on her return. Travel was an important outlet that satisfied her curiosity about the world. She was […]
Grief often begins in a fog of disbelief. In this moment of incredulity something within us instinctively shuts down.The world becomes muffled as we engage, with the armament of detachment, from the overpowering thoughts and feelings of loss.You interact with others and make decisions, but you feel more situated in the audience rather than on […]
Loneliness is often framed as a social dilemma that can be effectively resolved by increased interpersonal interactions with family, friends and/or joining groups. However, for those who have lost a partner, it is more complicated than just more company. Increasing social connections are important and can be beneficial during the mourning process, however, even with […]
Grief is a deeply personal and complex emotional response to loss, often involving a broad base of feelings. With respect to the individual nature of the response to loss, this statement captures this significant sentiment: “Each person’s grief is like all other people’s grief; each person’s grief is like some other person’s grief; and each […]
