Marcia Epstein, LMSW, has been providing support for life concerns through Headquarters Counseling Center in Lawrence, Kan., since 1975, starting as a volunteer counselor and continuing as director since 1979. During that time her family has expanded to include her husband, their two sons born in 1984 and 1990, their Victorian home, and an amazing set of friends across the country.
Recent Stories
Reach out for help when grieving doesn't cease
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Life question: I would like to know how a person can get unstuck in grief. My sister died a year ago and I still feel paralyzed with sadness, especially every time I see her kids who appear to be doing well.
Helping a friend through grief requires watchfulness, patience
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
Losing a loved one — partner, friend, family member, or pet — is hard in so many ways. It changes the way we think, feel, and act. And some of those thoughts and feelings may seem to contradict each other.
Oh joy, it’s the holiday season
Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
Educate others when it is helpful to YOU. It’s fine for you to remind someone, “Actually this is going to be a very tough time for me because the love of my life died last spring and this is my first fill-in-the-blank holiday alone."