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About Me

A little bit about me. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Dallas, Texas. I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. I have extensive knowledge in the subject of grief, and I enjoy working with those who are on their grief journey.…

Speaking Information

I have made it my mission to raise awareness and start conversations about grief. Grief is something all of us will eventually experience, but none of us are allowed to talk about it. I would like to change that. I do this through speaking engagements, my blog posts, and frequently in day to day conversations…

Contact

Please contact me if you need assistance in your own grief or if you would like me to provide a speaking engagement for your community.

A Place for Thoughts: The Beginning

By: Bryna Talamantez May 13, 2018

Uncategorizedgrief, Loss, Mother, Mother's DayLeave a Comment

Most people who experience loss try not to let their life be defined by them, and I used to live this way too. Grieving people sometimes do not want the attention of the fact that they are missing an important person at their holiday table, graduation, or wedding. In a society in which grief and…

2020…A Year We Shouldn’t Forget

By: Bryna Talamantez December 31, 2020December 31, 2020

Uncategorized2020, 2021, adapt, creative, dreams, goals, grief, Happy New Year, new year, pandemic, pause, resolutions, social justiceLeave a Comment

December 31, 2020. We have waited for this day for about nine months. This year has brought us grief, loss, anxiety, boredom, depression, social unrest and so much more. But as we walk (spring, skip, gallop, but very quietly so it doesn’t see us) into 2021, I want to encourage my readers to not forget…

You Should Be 70

By: Bryna Talamantez December 28, 2020December 28, 2020

UncategorizedAdolescent grief, bereavement, birthday, child grief, College grief, grief, grief and loss, grief journey, grief story, holiday grief, LossLeave a Comment

You should be turning 70 today. This year my phrase isn’t “You WOULD be 70 today if you were here.” Nope. Today my sentiment is “You SHOULD be 70 today”. With so many of our family members making it to this milestone, you should have too. Today I’m upset you’re not here. Today as I…

A Space for Memories

By: Bryna Talamantez November 29, 2020

UncategorizedAdolescent grief, child grief, College grief, grief, grief and loss, grief journey, grief story, holiday griefLeave a Comment

Memories are the moments that we get to hold onto after our loved one dies. We can pull these memories out for a smile, laugh or tears whenever our brain allows us too. One of the ways to easily do this is by having some pictures or mementos around your home or living space. You…

Reliving the Memories

By: Bryna Talamantez November 15, 2020

UncategorizedAdolescent grief, child grief, College grief, grief, grief and loss, holiday griefLeave a Comment

November 14, 2010. I wish I could say I woke up feeling like this day was starting out as any other day, but when I woke up my body seemed to know this day would be anything but normal. I was not currently aware of this, but looking back I think I did deep down…

Mental Health Awareness

By: Bryna Talamantez October 12, 2020April 11, 2021

Uncategorizedcoping skills, Emotions, feelings, grief, Loss, Mental Health, mental health awareness, Mental Health Awareness MonthLeave a Comment

Throughout a week in October, many mental health providers and mental health advocates take time to raise awareness of mental health. This includes trying to normalize taking care of our mental health by taking time to go to therapy or finding other ways of self care. We try to tell people that it is ok…