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This article was co-authored by Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP and by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho. Rebecca Tenzer is the owner and head clinician at Astute Counseling Services, a private counseling practice in Chicago, Illinois. With over 18 years of clinical and educational experience in the field of mental health, Rebecca specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, interpersonal relationships using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and other evidence-based practices. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology and Anthropology from DePauw University, a Master in Teaching (MAT) from Dominican University, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Chicago. Rebecca has served as a member of the AmeriCorps and is also a Professor of Psychology at the collegiate level. Rebecca is trained as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS), a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP). Rebecca is also a member of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Society of America and The National Association of Social Workers.
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Even if your mother is no longer with you, wishing her a happy birthday is a thoughtful way to honor her memory. In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of “happy heavenly birthday” messages so you can keep her spirit alive. We’ve also included heartfelt ideas to celebrate your mom’s special day and bring you comfort.
Best Heavenly Birthday Wishes for a Mother
- “You were the love that made all the others irrelevant.” —Rupi Kaur
- “Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” —Emily Dickinson
- I’m sending you all my birthday love up above. Happy birthday in heaven, mom.
- Celebrating your first birthday in heaven, mom. You are forever missed and loved.
- Today, the memory of your smile helps ease the ache of the first birthday without you.
- In every rainbow, I see your colors. Happy heavenly birthday to the heart of our family.
- Heaven shines a little brighter today in honor of your special day. Happy birthday, mom.
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According to clinical therapist and adjunct professor Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP, “there is no right or wrong way to grieve a loved one and no instruction manual for the journey.”[3] However, accepting your emotions and prioritizing your physical and mental health can help. Try journaling, meditating, talking to trusted friends or family members, or even writing songs to process your emotions and cope with grief.[4]Thanks
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If grief is interfering with your ability to live your life, Tenzer recommends “seeing a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS) to ensure that you are processing the death of a loved one at your own pace and under the guidance of a qualified clinician.”[5]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/writing-to-ease-grief
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/writing-to-ease-grief
- ↑ Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP. Clinical Therapist & Adjunct Professor. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24787-grief
- ↑ Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP. Clinical Therapist & Adjunct Professor. Expert Interview
