When I say hoarding, what comes to mind? Do you think of the TV shows, someone you know, the person down the street or have you heard about a situation from someplace? For the most part, you are probably aware...
Happiness: CAN be found in grief
Happiness: CAN be found in grief
Happiness can be a state of “being” you decide to make a part of your life or not. There are several books, videos, jokes, sayings, and quotes to explain...
It is About You Too… Holidays or not
Self-care and self-awareness go hand in hand when grief is a factor. Consider the following;
- Pace yourself
- You have choices
- You are in charge of you
- If in doubt, don’t
- Ask for help
- Delegate responsibilities
- Ask for what you need
- Create balance over the...
Ideas for Getting Through the HOLIDAYS
NOTE: I have focused on adults, but some of the suggestions and ideas can be taken into consideration when children and grief are a concern. Please remember, children grieve too and may not tell you they are upset,...
SURVIVOR Benefits for Children Under age 25 in Canada after a Parent Dies
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-childrens-benefit.html
Recently I had a client whose ex spouse had died and together they have a few children. During our counselling session the topic of finances came up as a concern for her. Financial instability can...
Pet Euthanization Decision Made: Barbara’s Experience
With a sigh, this is such a difficult decision to make when you realize that the time has come to not have your pet suffer. I know others saw this decision coming as did I, but who wants to...
Throat Chakra: Difficulty saying what you want to say
For a few moments I want to explore with you more about grief and loss. I always state that grief is mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. This is me, speaking my truth and belief about grief and loss.
AURAS AND GRIEF
A NEW TOOL FOR YOU IN COUNSELLING OR IN HELPING OTHERS
The aura around someone can indicate a state of grief, sadness, trauma and being overwhelmed when life is difficult. Of course, the opposite is true...
Lack of desire to connect with others
Lack of desire to connect with others
- I don’t want to be a bother to anyone
- I look like crap
- I don’t care about anything
- I am doing fine by myself
- I enjoy being by myself
Addressing a concern stated about a previous article “Loss Due to Discrimination
I want to share a comment that came through to me after a Newsletter on “Loss Due to Discrimination” went out on April 20, 2020. I am doing this, because a valid point is being made by this individual...