By Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT The writer of the book Ecclesiastes states: “there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (3:1).  The context and feelings around bereavement and holidays suggest that they should be opposite or separate seasons– sadness and merriment. This very paradox is represented in Ecclesiastes 3:4:  a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”  Sometimes families experience the challenge of simultaneously facing these two seasons of life. Holidays also tend to reinforce the various roles that family members play.  For example […]