About Mary Jane Hurley Brant
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Mary Jane Hurley Brant, M.S.,CGP, is a Certified Group Psychotherapist and a Certified Leader of the Simple Abundance Principles. For 28 years, she has worked as a Human Relations Counselor with a concentration in Jungian studies and depth psychology. MJ has a married son, daughter-in-law and three precious grandchildren. She is the author of the book, When Every Day Matters: A Mother’s Memoir of Love, Loss and Life. She can be reached through her website, www.WhenEveryDayMatters.com
Mary Jane Hurley Brant's Articles
The Bereaved Deserve to Follow Their Dreams
It was 1992. Four years had lapsed since my daughter Katie’s diagnosis of a brain tumor. She was now healthy and back working in New York City. Because my maternal stress levels were greatly relaxed, my …
What it Means to Grieve a Loss
When you open yourself up to love, you open yourself up to loss. When you suffer a loss, you will experience the painful emotion we call grief. It’s a natural response to loss, yet to …
The Bereaved Are on a Hero’s Journey
Some say we don’t have anymore heroes, but I say we do. Let’s take a look at what a hero is and decide if you are one. A hero travels the hero’s journey. That’s when regular …
My Daughter Was My Hero
My daughter, Katie Brant, was my hero.
She was given an overwhelming challenge which she met valiantly, fearlessly and always with a greater good in mind. I witnessed Katie’s bravery early on when she marched down …
Four Seasons of Marriage
By Mary Jane Hurley Brant, M.S., CGP –
This month, let’s talk about the four seasons of marriage: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Usually we think of marriage as a relationship with our partner but it …
Synchronicity Connects Mom to Deceased Daughter
Have you ever had an experience where you said, “Wow, what a coincidence.” Maybe it was more. Maybe it was actually a “synchronicity.” Let me explain through a Jungian perspective.
Carl Jung, the prominent Swiss psychiatrist, …
Holiday Healing: Rest, Compassion, Prayer
The holidays have arrived. Normally they are a time for family fun and celebration but when you are grieving the loss of someone who has died, the season is different: it is painful.
Grieving is a …
Hope For Heavy Hearts During Holidays
The holidays are here. Normally, they are a time for family fun and celebration but when someone you loved has died, the season may be painful and lonely.
When grieving ,we can feel completely overwhelmed with sadness. We …
October is the Time of Change
In my younger days, I thought I could control change. I learned, and not quickly I would add, that no one can control or stop change anymore than one can hold back the tides or …
Child Leaving for College May Feel Like a ‘Little Death’
The end of summer is here, and for some of us, that means our child is leaving for college. Yes, I know it brings up many feelings. One minute you’re laughing with them at a Blue …
Managing Stress After Losing a Job
Millions of people have lost their jobs in this economy, so let’s talk about managing the stress of a job search. Anyone who is in this situation, or loves someone who is, might consider these …
Spring Gives Rise to Hope
By Mary Jane Hurley Brant –?
Everyone loves spring.? It’s the season which awakens our senses with its exquisite colors, transporting fragrances, bird whistles, chirps and additional daylight.? Spring’s breathtaking beauty doesn’t just elevate our mood, …
Hello March, Goodbye Fear
By Mary Jane Hurley Brant, M.S., CGP —
Fear is big these days and, like wildfire, it spreads easily and quickly.
Fear is a primal emotion; it triggers our reptilian (more primitive) brain to fight …
February Calls Us to the Love Side of Life
By Mary Jane Hurley Brant –
The month of February focuses our attention on love.? Cards are bought, candy is given, kisses abound.?
So what is it about love?? We simply cannot get enough of it.? “I …
New Year Offers Chance to Start Fresh
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Remembering Alexandria: A Personal Story of Perinatal Loss
Woman Loses Organs to Cancer, Still Revels in Life
Caregivers Need Time to Let Go
Respecting Boundaries When Comforting a Grieving Heart
Shhhh…Listen Closely. It’s the Sound of Someone Healing
August 26, 2010: Guest Charles Corr: Helping Children Cope with Death and Grief
