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FRIENDSHIPS or ACQUAINTANCES

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by wpadmin

When I say “FRIENDSHIPS” what comes to mind? Do you have a close friend or two? Are some of your friends more acquaintances than true friends? When times get tough what friends are there for you? Now, add grief and...

Teenagers and Loss

March 25, 2022December 14, 2021 by wpadmin

The teenage years can be a time of struggling with everything and everyone from parents, friends, school and authority. The difficulty of teenagers separating from parents/family, becoming their own person and creating the independence necessary for their future...

Grade School Aged Children with Grief and Loss

March 18, 2022December 14, 2021 by wpadmin

Today I am going to focus on children aged 7 to 11; keep in mind the age grouping is approximate due to children developing and maturing at different rates. Some of the information being pointed out about...

Younger Children and Loss

March 11, 2022December 14, 2021 by wpadmin

I won’t delve into the reality of many adults having their own anxieties about death which can hinder their ability to help children deal with death and loss. Cartoons tell it all, don’t they? I am going...

Helping You with Children, Funerals and Grief

March 4, 2022December 14, 2021 by wpadmin

Frequently I am asked if a child should go to the funeral home. I will never tell someone what to do but, below I will offer a few points for consideration.

Future emotional development can be affected...

Are YOU Living LIFE?

February 28, 2022February 1, 2022 by wpadmin

Recently, a friend disclosed how 4 recent losses had caused him to rethink how he lived his life and how he interacted with others, including the world around him. This brought me to thinking and became the catalyst for this...

To Move Forward or NOT after Loss

February 14, 2022February 1, 2022 by wpadmin

I have heard several reasons why someone does not move forward in their life after a loss. Sometimes I wonder if this is avoidance, or if they truly are set on not moving forward. Both concepts are accurate. One person who...

Is COPING different for you and me?

February 12, 2022April 18, 2022 by wpadmin

Look around at your friends, neighbours, co-workers, family and for that matter look at yourself. Now, do you know what is going on in their lives and how they are coping? Is grief and loss a part of...

HOW DO YOU REALLY MOVE FORWARD?

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by wpadmin

I remember when I was first alone after a 29-year relationship ended. I asked myself, “How is this different than before?” Included with this question was am I okay now and will I be okay in the future? THE FUTURE, WOW,...

Is trauma connected to your loss?

January 16, 2022December 13, 2021 by wpadmin

In previous postings I wrote about being stuck and motivational ideas but I want to point out there are sometimes valid...

FRIENDSHIPS or ACQUAINTANCES

Teenagers and Loss

Grade School Aged Children with Grief and Loss

Younger Children and Loss

Helping You with Children, Funerals and Grief

Are YOU Living LIFE?

To Move Forward or NOT after Loss

Is COPING different for you and me?

HOW DO YOU REALLY MOVE FORWARD?

Is trauma connected to your loss?

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