Tapestries Counseling Center

Tapestries Counseling Center responds to Red Caboose Park Shooting

Don’t invite me to your party. Don’t invite me because I tend to bring people down. I am witty and engaging, of course, (ahem) but when the talk inevitably turns to work and someone asks the innocent question, “What do you do?”, my answer brings the party to a screeching halt. I tell them that I work at a children’s hospital and that I am a counselor who works alongside the doctors and nurses in palliative care. The partygoers give me a worried look that says, “please don’t t

Holidays can be a stressful time for any number of reasons. We may have (unrealistically) high expectations for a "perfect" celebration. The loss of a loved one, a job or a significant relationship may leave us feeling down, not really wanting to celebrate at all. Lack of resources, loneliness or clinical depression may also interfere with our enjoyment of the season. Here are some suggestions and resources for surviving and finding joy in the holiday season. Managing Hol

Grief is experienced uniquely by each individual... can sometimes come out in unexpected ways. The best way through is by accepting help.