After a loss such as a death has occurred, some individuals get comfort from holding onto something that belonged to the deceased person. One idea I am sharing with you now is about folding a piece of clothing in...
It is About You Too… Holidays or not
Self-care and self-awareness go hand in hand when grief is a factor. Consider the following;
- Pace yourself
- You have choices
- You are in charge of you
- If in doubt, don’t
- Ask for help
- Delegate responsibilities
- Ask for what you need
- Create balance over the...
Today is Valentine’s Day, do you care?
For some people this is a special day and for others it may be a day of who cares about Valentine’s Day.
After the loss of someone you care deeply about, does Valentine’s Day have the same meaning?
Hmmm, what does Valentine’s...
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...
Organ Donations Begin with You
Organ donation begins with you making a decision whether to donate your organs after death or not. Having the conversation about your decision needs to be done with family, friends, doctor and whoever else you think should be aware of your...
What others might not know about suicide loss continued (part 3 of 3)
This is what I have noticed when people start to “get better” or appear better. This in NO WAY says they are 100% better. It does say that they are starting to live around the pain of their loss. As...
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...
Small Wonders in Tough Times
Have you ever taken the time to analyse 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 the tough...
Grief Support Idea # 3
“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...Grief Support Idea #2. Making something from the clothing of a loved one
“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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