Have you ever taken the time to analyze the events in your life and then wonder how you made it through the tough times? Sometimes, the tough times include grief and loss. There are inevitably, small wonders in...
Abortion as a Component of Disenfranchised Grief
When looking at the statistics for abortions, or perhaps when trying to figure out how many abortions are performed a year it is very difficult to determine. Depending on where you search even with the internet; there is no true...
Disenfranchised Grief…Unspoken
Disenfranchised grief is a component of grief that is not shared with others for a variety of reasons. An individual may not feel they are worthy of sharing their grief with others. Perhaps society in general does not want to...
“Golden Rules for Living” Creating Memories as you Re-remember
I was getting ready to relocate my office space and came across the following news article I had saved from many years ago. The article was addressed to “Dear Gram”. Is there anything you can relate to here...
Pet Loss
The loss of a pet can be the cause of tremendous grief for an individual and family. I have spoken with people who have tears in their eyes several years after a pet has died. What causes this grief reaction...
Looking Back to Get the Courage to Move Forward
Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes there is a feeling or thought as if I am never going to get through this crisis or trauma. In the midst of despair your body remembers what past...
Family Story: Create and Share
Telling a family story of loss can help a family create a healing story. I will focus on suicide loss at the moment but this article could apply to other losses as well. How to create a story and why...
Why do We Hesitate to Seek Help?
I have always wondered why people in general do not seek grief help when it is available to them. What gets in the way; cost, pride, time, perception, fear, embarrassment or perhaps a bad experience when seeking help...
Different Shapes and Forms of Help with Grief and Loss
Take a moment to set aside the confusion, fear, and whatever else may be blocking your path to healing from a grief and loss experience. Consider exploring other options.
The paths to healing are numerous. I have always said, “Different strokes...
Father’s Day Remembering
Father’s Day is a special occasion to honour fathers which is celebrated in different ways and on different days depending on where you live in the world. In Canada, USA and the United Kingdom Father’s Day is celebrated on the...