Children and Suicide
Children and suicide are a fact more so now than ever before. As a grief counsellor, I have parents who come for counselling, but most often it is the moms. A child can be any age. For this article I...
Losses Connected to Debilitating Illness
In the past I spoke with a group of individuals from the Parkinson Society. With a warm welcome they shared some of their stories and experiences with me. This caused me to think more about how losses connected to a...
I Miss YOU Already
I know some of you will read this and know exactly what I am talking about because, they have been through it already. I know some of you are in the midst of this reality right now. You...
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 and, in some cases, trauma go hand in...
Is Grief a Mental Illness or Part of Life?
There was a lot of controversy over how grief and depression are lumped together in the May 2013 DSM-5 book; that is the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” used by psychiatrists and other professionals.
Suicide Concepts & Terminology
When suicide touches close to home or you are in a position to help someone who is contemplating suicide, understanding a few terms and concepts will benefit you.
Committed suicide:
- It is common to say “you commit a robbery” or “commit a...
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 ... 
Who is supportive of the main support person?
Have you ever noticed there is one person in the family everyone turns to for help with life’s dilemmas, is asked to talk to someone because someone else doesn’t want to do it, and is the person others...
Loss Due to Discrimination
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...
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