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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,...

Furry Companions as Loss Supports

May 5, 2021March 4, 2021 by wpadmin

As I type this article while sitting at the computer, I am wondering how some people get through their loss. Professionally, I know how people do it…but from a heart spot, I am really remembering one way of...

My Friend is Dying

March 24, 2021February 25, 2021 by wpadmin

I was told my friend had cancer and was given approximately 2 months to live. Well, 2 months is just a number and no one can say for sure how long someone will live. I reacted with shock,...

It is About You Too… Holidays or not

December 28, 2020January 6, 2021 by wpadmin

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...

Gradual Return to Work: did you know about this?

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by wpadmin

Here are some ideas for returning to work after a longer-term leave of absence due to grief and loss.

As a counsellor you can assist your client with helping them be aware of what to...

Authenticity

May 3, 2020 by wpadmin

Did you know that individuals respond better to you when you are your authentic self? As a counsellor or anyone supporting another individual, how important is it to be authentic? What does “being” authentic mean to you? Food for thought as...

Addressing a concern stated about a previous article “Loss Due to Discrimination

April 25, 2020 by wpadmin

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...

Loss Due to Discrimination

April 20, 2020 by wpadmin

Are you a professional in need of more support to help grieving individuals? Specific reference is being made to loss due to discrimination, but it is important to realize this loss can be combined with other losses. Sometimes this is not...

Sex after Loss

November 1, 2019October 28, 2019 by wpadmin

Points to consider;

Increased promiscuity
Increased sex drive
Decreased sex drive
STD’s Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Demographics
Condoms

When speaking to individuals about sex and intimacy after a loss there are areas of discussion that many counselors ignore completely or shy away...

No Tolerance after a Loss

October 15, 2019 by wpadmin

I share this post as an observation to help you help others with grief and loss. Have you ever looked at, listened to or lived with someone after a close relationship ended, even by death? One theme that is common among...

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