I want to share this with counsellors, since I recently realized there are some who have never heard of this. So interesting; how trauma affects how we turn out as adults…who would have...
Addressing a concern stated about a previous article “Loss Due to Discrimination
I want to share a comment that came through to me after a Newsletter on “Loss Due to Discrimination” went out on April 20, 2020. I am doing this, because a valid point is being made by this individual...
What if I had listened to that voice in my head?
“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...
How your sadness and grief can affect your family
Have you ever thought about how your grief affects other family members; children, grandchildren, a partner and who ever else may be closely connected to you? Chances are that when you are in the midst of grief this is the...
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...
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...
What are You Avoiding?
What are you avoiding when a loss has occurred or you know it is going to happen soon? “GRIEF” may be the main experience you want to avoid. Does anyone willingly go into grief and if so does avoidance present itself...
Love Them Anyway
Have you ever noticed there are people in your life who just drive you nuts? There are people who do not seem to do it the “right way”; the people who just seem to be so different from you and...
Grief and Traumas Show on Your Face
The more I counsel an individual, the more I see the stress from loss and traumas leave their face. I have always said grief is mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. I cannot see the spiritual components on the outside of someone,...