“Coping with Grief” workshops involve participants identifying some of their concerns and feelings associated with grief and loss. It is common to hear words such as;
Anxiety ... Their Wishes and Hopes
Believe and Dream the Dream
How often have you said in your mind, “Sometimes, the journey of life seems too hard to travel”. Me too. I don’t let the thoughts or words be the end of things, I pull up my socks and take a...
Many Reasons for Missing Someone During the Holidays
We are entering what many people call the “Holiday Season”. When grief and loss are associated with this season the term “Joyful Spirits” may not be appropriate. What happens when you are unable to see loved ones for...
RELATIONSHIPS, CHANGE and CHOICES
In life numerous types of relationships are created with family, friends, co-workers, neighbours and more. The cultivated relationships seem to have a way of changing as life evolves and sometimes in unanticipated ways. Relationships ending or changing can...
Pre-planning your Will from a Grief Perspective
Have you sat down and thought about what your wishes are for when you die? What about your will? Did you just take a long pause to think? Perhaps, you have already put plans into place. If this is the case, I...
Pre-planning your funeral from a grief perspective
Consider pre-planning your funeral or final arrangements as a gift you leave to the people who are grieving your death and at the same time having to make preparations with the funeral home or other service providers.
Healing from a Pregnancy Loss
I would like to share a few ideas and stories I have heard from women who have experienced a pregnancy loss.
One idea was about naming their child. In a quiet space she asked in...
Pregnancy Loss Photos with “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”
This is a sensitive topic that all too many women have experienced along with their families in many cases or alone. Pregnancy loss is not talked about, but for those who have experienced this, the memories do not “just”...
Purchasing a Headstone, Grave Marker or Monument
During my years of researching topics that deal with death and loss I interviewed many people who had involvement with purchasing a headstone or grave marker. I asked for their thoughts on this experience. The people I spoke with had...
Who is your motivator?
Do you ever wonder how much worrying goes into being “stuck”?
This comment comes to mind after reading a recent posting from a friend on Facebook; specific reference was made about people who worry about...