Keri Pinelli

As a therapist, I've had the opportunity to help many clients navigate the complex journey of grief. Yet when grief became intensely personal, my clinical understanding transformed into something far more profound and visceral. This past year, following the sudden and unexpected death of my own mother, I found myself immersed in the raw, stark reality of loss. It's been a year of profound learning, not just as a grieving daughter, but as a clinician whose perspective has been irrevocably...

The holiday season is now here and while it is usually a time of joy, celebration, love and magic, for some couples that is not always the case. Holiday time can be very stressful and overwhelming, especially for those who have kids. I find myself looking over the calendar for December and thinking “how are we going to get this all done?” Between the school events, themed dress up days, gingerbread house making, cookie decorating, gift buying and don’t even get me started with the Elf on The...

The term sense of self refers to an individual’s evolving awareness of their unique identity, which includes the thoughts, beliefs and characteristics that distinguish them from others. Sense of self encompasses how we see ourselves, how we value ourselves and who we aspire to be. Our sense of self is greatly influenced by our experiences, relationships and environment, therefore changes to any of these areas can greatly affect sense of self. For women, one such change they will experience...