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Words Make It Real For You and Me

Words Make It Real For You and Me

February 15, 2019 by wpadmin
Hearing the words you or someone you know is dying makes death more “real” for some people.  Does this mean denial or fear is in the picture? Does this mean someone is not ready to deal with the reality as it...
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When Death and Loss Are Too Close

When Death and Loss Are Too Close

November 10, 2018 by wpadmin
When death and loss are closer than you are prepared to deal with, what happens to you?  How do you process this information?  Does fear and panic take over and if so, for how long?  Does the flight or fight...
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Last Love Letter

Last Love Letter

July 15, 2018 by wpadmin
Have you ever given a thought to your last love letter?  I do not mean “love letter” in the Valentine’s sense.  I mean an after you die letter that is left to your loved ones, family and friends; a letter...
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What is the Purpose of Grief?

What is the Purpose of Grief?

January 12, 2018 by wpadmin
Recently, while doing an interactive presentation on the topic of “Grief and Spirituality” I was asked what I thought the purpose of grief was. Delving deeper into this question I have a few ideas to share with you. Even though grief...
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Caring for Others Can Be a Gift for YOU

Caring for Others Can Be a Gift for YOU

December 15, 2015 by wpadmin
Friends, other family members and people I do not know personally have to take care of others who are ill and or dying. What losses are connected with these scenarios? What strengths come from being supportive of others? What gifts...
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Grief Support Idea # 3

Grief Support Idea # 3

February 1, 2015 by wpadmin

 

“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...
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Grief Support Idea #2. Making something from the clothing of a loved one

Grief Support Idea #2. Making something from the clothing of a loved one

January 2, 2015 by wpadmin
  “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...
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How difficult is it?

How difficult is it?

December 24, 2014 by wpadmin
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...
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Ideas for Getting Through the Holiday Season

Ideas for Getting Through the Holiday Season

November 13, 2014 by wpadmin
  In deciding what to share with you I thought of two avenues.  One, “Practical Ideas to Help You” get through the season and two, “It Is About You Too”.   NOTE: I have focused on adults, but some of the suggestions and...
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Grief Support Idea #1

Grief Support Idea #1

November 6, 2014 by wpadmin
“Sometimes we need something to hold onto.” After a loss, when there is something quick needed to help someone and you are not certain what might work; try folding a loved one's t-shirt into the shape of a small pillow.  This...
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