It is my goal to provide information and resources on grief in a way that is easy to understand and accessible. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things a person can go through in their lifetime. The grief that follows can be..
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Dialectical Thinking and the Art of Peace in Grief
In these trying times, it’s more important than ever to find ways to cope with our grief and anxiety. We’re all looking for ways to make sense of the pain, loss, and confusion we’re feeling. And while there is no one-size-fits-all solution, I believe that..
Do You Know Your Archetypes?
We all have different personality types that make us who we are. Some are more introverted, while others are extroverted. Some are analytical, while others are more creative. And some fall somewhere in between on the spectrum. There is no right or wrong way to..
Grief and Your Belief System
Are you experiencing enormous grief? Specifically, the grief of losing a child? This may be the most intense grief a person can experience, but regardless of your grief, we have to address what are our internal beliefs. And that belief might be a resource to..
What to Do When You Are Not Happy
Part of the Mentally STRONG Methodology is choice, one of the central tenets behind being Mentally STRONG – we have the freedom to choose health, happiness, and peace. Based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, the Mentally STRONG Method begins with identifying and organizing your thoughts, feelings, and..
Ruminating Thoughts: How Does the Mentally STRONG Method Work?
Last Updated: August 17, 2026 | Author: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, PMHNP-BC If you have ever found yourself trapped in a negative thought loop, replaying the same painful memory or worry over and over again, you are not alone. In my work as a..
Why do we need to lose our children? | Coping with Grief and Depression
It’s hard to write about something so personal. It’s even harder to read. But I think it’s important. If we want to move forward, we need to understand why our children are taken from us. We need to understand the grief and depression that follows…
How to Deal With Grief
Grief is a deep and painful emotion that we will all, unfortunately, have to cope with at some point in our lives. Some people believe that grief comes in stages, but we know through The Mentally STRONG Method that we all experience and cope with..
5 Tips to Improve Your Mental Health This Year
Are you planning to make a resolution in the new year? Maybe you’ve had trouble keeping resolutions in the past. As we put away our holiday decorations and buy new calendars for 2026, it’s natural to start thinking about how to improve our physical, financial,..
Benefits of Gratitude: How to Find Peace During Grief
Last Updated: August 17, 2026 | Author: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, PMHNP-BC When you are walking through the darkest seasons of life, being told to “be grateful” can feel deeply offensive. If you have just lost someone you love, the idea of gratitude might..
Losing a Child: 3 Things to Help with Grieving the Loss of A Child
Losing a loved one is always difficult. The sadness, emptiness, and loss can be overwhelming, even if the loss is one that the person is prepared for. Losing a child, however, brings a level of sorrow and pain that no parent should ever have to..
Grieving A Living Loved One: Coping With Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive
To continue the series on grief, this article is going to discuss grieving a living loved one. Grief can be experienced in many forms. It can be painful and overwhelming and is almost always handled differently by everyone who experiences it. Dealing with the grief..
What is Anticipatory Grief? Preparing for the Loss of a Loved One
As this series on grief continues, remember that grief comes in many different forms, and everyone experiences and handles grief differently. If someone is struggling with anticipatory grief that comes with preparing for the loss of someone, Mentally STRONG can provide them with healthy coping..
Survivors Guilt: How to Forgive Yourself After a Loss
Last Updated: August 17, 2026 | Author: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, PMHNP-BC When you lose someone you love, you expect to feel sadness. What you might not expect is the crushing weight of guilt. In my work as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I see..
A Letter To Someone Who is Struggling
Life can be really hard, and no matter how hard you’re trying, if you feel like you are not getting any better, I want you to know that there are people and interventions that can help you. Even if you feel like you just want..