Be gentle with yourself.
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Posts by Judy Levendula LISW-S
Judy Levendula has more than 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy in both medical and psychiatric settings. She previously served as a staff social worker at the Centers for Dialysis Care and the Taussig Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic. She earned her bachelor's degree from Boston University and her master's degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University. She served on the executive board of Hope Lodge, a program of the American Cancer Society, and continues to serve on the executive board of the Northern Ohio Clinical Social Work Society. Her areas of interest and expertise include the treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, grief, chronic and terminal illness, LGBTQI issues, relationship issues and job-related stress.
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When someone you love dies, friends and family usually gather to offer comfort. They may cook for you or offer to do errands. But after several weeks go by, it may seem as though others have forgotten about your loss...
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Learning that someone close to you has a serious illness is a chilling experience. You may feel afraid, helpless and alone, even a little disoriented. It's hard to know how to handle the situation...
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