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Loss Due to Discrimination

April 20, 2020 by wpadmin

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...

A Different Look at “The Rose”

April 8, 2020 by wpadmin

I have heard Bette Midler’s song “The Rose” numerous times when I was alone or in a group setting. Recently, I listened to “The Rose” and heard the words differently. The lyrics speak of love in comparison with a river...

Today is Valentine’s Day, do you care?

February 15, 2020 by wpadmin

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...

There Are No Words for My Loss

February 4, 2020 by wpadmin

Here is some food for thought when helping others with their grief experiences or looking at your own. In a society that uses words as describers there are situations where there are no words to describe a loss. Think about it...

What if I had listened to that voice in my head?

December 24, 2019 by wpadmin

“What if I had listened to that voice in my head?” Have you said this to yourself or heard someone say this? What happens when you feel death results from your not paying attention or not acting on the perceived...

Potentials for The Other Side of Grief and Loss

November 19, 2019 by wpadmin

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...

No Tolerance after a Loss

October 15, 2019 by wpadmin

I share this post as an observation to help you help others with grief and loss. Have you ever looked at, listened to or lived with someone after a close relationship ended, even by death? One theme that is common among...

Loss Due to Discrimination

May 1, 2019April 27, 2019 by wpadmin

Consider for a moment the many ways people are discriminated against. Hmmm, there is discrimination connected to sexual orientations, colour, race, religious beliefs, gender, mental illness, financial wealth or lack of it, and the colour of your eyes. I’m sure...

Teachable Moments with Children and Death

November 23, 2018 by wpadmin

Finding teachable moments to talk with children about death may seem daunting to some people, while others have no trouble. Depending on the situation, the opportunity may happen suddenly and it takes presence of mind to catch the moment or...

Losses Connected to Illness

April 9, 2017 by wpadmin

Not too long ago 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...

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Loss Due to Discrimination

A Different Look at “The Rose”

Today is Valentine’s Day, do you care?

There Are No Words for My Loss

What if I had listened to that voice in my head?

Potentials for The Other Side of Grief and Loss

No Tolerance after a Loss

Loss Due to Discrimination

Teachable Moments with Children and Death

Losses Connected to Illness

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