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Suicide Facts and Introduction

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 by wpadmin

Suicide has been a part of life for many years. History books, newspapers, and now social media sites all talk about suicide. Suicide touches people in all areas of life. No social, economical, sexual, educational or age boundaries exist when...

Reframing the Loss Experience can Help: What’s in Your Back Pack?

August 8, 2022July 4, 2022 by wpadmin

After a loss occurs many individuals view the experience one way and from that perspective the individual creates the context of how the grieving process “should” be. The key word here is “should”. Who puts the emphasis on “SHOULD”? Does the...

Children dying; what do you say or do?

May 23, 2022April 16, 2022 by wpadmin

I am opening the door for discussion and thoughts on children dying from an illness or whatever reason. Young children unable to talk can sense how others are reacting. Emotions carrying a heaviness of fear, anxiety and sadness are difficult for...

Do you AVOID someone who is dying?

April 25, 2022May 2, 2022 by wpadmin

“Oh, no” may be first thought that comes to mind when you realize someone is dying. The accompanying feeling of hollowness in the pit of your stomach may set the stage for subsequent decisions and choices made when asking the...

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...

Their Wishes and Hopes

December 8, 2021November 17, 2021 by wpadmin

“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 ...

Many Reasons for Missing Someone During the Holidays

November 24, 2021March 3, 2021 by wpadmin

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

November 16, 2021November 17, 2021 by wpadmin

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...

Using Items from Someone Who Has Died

October 11, 2021August 12, 2021 by wpadmin

I was watching a video that spoke of powerful concerns about using items or wearing someone’s clothing after they have died. Some of the comments pertaining to this video were religious and culturally based. The whole topic tweaked my interest.

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Reframing the Loss Experience can Help: What’s in Your Back Pack?

Children dying; what do you say or do?

Do you AVOID someone who is dying?

Younger Children and Loss

Helping You with Children, Funerals and Grief

Their Wishes and Hopes

Many Reasons for Missing Someone During the Holidays

RELATIONSHIPS, CHANGE and CHOICES

Using Items from Someone Who Has Died

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