This article explains ambiguous loss and why the absence of certainty can be more painful than a clear goodbye. By naming this unique form of grief, Matt highlights pathways toward healing that do not depend on closure.  Read More…

Tags: ambiguous loss, missing person, grief, unresolved grief, trauma

This article explores how one family’s experience after a house fire illustrates post-traumatic growth and the rediscovery of what truly matters. By honoring grief while recognizing resilience, Matt highlights how meaning and connection can endure after loss.  Read More…

Tags: posttraumatic growth, life after loss, Rebuilding, resilience, meaning

This article explores how Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning offers guidance for navigating modern crises. By reframing suffering through purpose, choice, and values, the author highlights how meaning can sustain resilience without denying pain.  Read More…

Tags: viktor frankl, man's search for meaning, existential therapy, purpose, resilience

This article explores why helpers often struggle to ask for support and how counseling can be reframed as a practical tool for sustainability rather than a sign of weakness. By aligning counseling with the values of competence, readiness, and growth, helpers can access support that truly fits their world.  Read More…

Tags: first responder culture, health care workers, mental health care, burnout, counseling, resilience, helpers

This piece explores why true crime captivates so many people and how repeated exposure can shape anxiety, hypervigilance, and relationship fears. By examining cultural patterns rather than individual cases, Matt highlights the importance of awareness, boundaries, and nervous system regulation.  Read More…

Tags: true crime, intimate partner violence, trauma, pop culture psychology