The steps to move forward with grief and loss are different for everyone. The important fact is to move forward after a loss and realize there may be 5 steps forward and 3 steps backwards. Progress is not always in...
“WAKEUP Call”…Why Did You Say That?
I am amazed at the insensitivity of some people when death and loss occur. Do people think before they speak? I am going to presume people do not know what they do not know.
Reframing the Loss Experience can Help: What’s in Your Back Pack?
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...
FRIENDSHIPS or ACQUAINTANCES
When I say “FRIENDSHIPS” what comes to mind? Do you have a close friend or two? Are some of your friends more acquaintances than true friends? When times get tough what friends are there for you? Now, add grief and...
Pre-planning your Will from a Grief Perspective
Have you sat down and thought about what your wishes are for when you die? What about your will? Did you just take a long pause to think? Perhaps, you have already put plans into place. If this is the case, I...
Lack of desire to connect with others
Lack of desire to connect with others
- I don’t want to be a bother to anyone
- I look like crap
- I don’t care about anything
- I am doing fine by myself
- I enjoy being by myself
Holiday Season Sadness
I am sharing a little information for you to take note of.
The Holiday Season is a good time to see people and share in the festivities, visiting with family and friends, but what if you are not ready for this...
Potentials for The Other Side of Grief and Loss
First, it is important to recognize that there is the potential for individuals to experience love, joy and happiness after a loss. Sometimes, they need help realizing this potential in themselves. You can help them do that.
Knowing that grief can be...
What others might not know about SUICIDE LOSS (part one of three)
Below is some of what others might not know about SUICIDE LOSS and the experiences that someone has when a suicide death happens to a person they care about. Not only care about, but perhaps they have found the deceased...
Have Friends of Every Age
Over thirty-five years ago my elderly neighbour Mrs. McKellar, said it was important to have friends in every age grouping. At the time there was an over fifty years difference in our ages. The main point she impressed on me...
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