Tag Grief

Two Paths Through Grief

A woman sits alone in a chair by the ocean, with an empty chair beside her, symbolizing grief, reflection, and the absence of a loved one.

In this reflection on Irvin Yalom’s work, therapist Nicole Rizkallah explores how facing death can deepen our connection to life. Drawing from her work with clients grieving the loss of a parent, she unpacks how mortality can invite greater authenticity, healing, and purpose—for both clients and clinicians.