Oprah Winfrey once stated, “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that things
could have been different …then moving on.”
Forgiveness can be- offered in person
- in the form...
Their Wishes and Hopes
“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 ... 
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...
Grief Perceived as Anger
Anger is often described as a stage of grief after a loss and in some cases this is true. Often the perceived anger associated with one loss may be compounded by unexpected additional stresses. The individual may feel changes in...
FORGIVENESS – A BIG One for Many People
Oprah Winfrey once stated, “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that things could have been different …then moving on.”
Forgiveness can be; offered in person, in the form of a written letter, said in your mind with a positive intent, difficult...
Anger and Grief
I wonder if perhaps to some degree many of us get angry after a loss. The word anger brings to mind struggling with something, trying to get control over, wanting to be in charge; struggling, control and in charge of...
Grief Support Idea # 3
“A Special Heart”
For some individuals, a heart has special meaning on different levels and therefore is a great way of remembering a loved one. When doing counselling sessions I ask individuals to choose a ceramic heart to hold onto. This heart...Grief Support Idea #2. Making something from the clothing of a loved one
“Sometimes we need something to hold onto.”
It is not uncommon for some individuals to keep specific items of clothing of someone they love after the loved one has died.
This idea of making something from the clothing of a loved one...
How difficult is it?
I know life is difficult. I know life can be full of surprises; some come with hopeful anticipation and others come when we least expect it.
Is life difficult because we have not figured out how to bend when the wind...
Hoarding & Grief
Hoarding is more prominent with the presence of TV shows depicting individuals of all walks of life involved in this. By looking deeper into this situation you will understand how emotional losses go hand in hand with hoarding and how...