Recently, a friend experienced the death of her estranged partner.  They had lived together for 10 years and, six months prior to his death, he had m…

I will start with a true story. A friend of mine worked as a nanny for a five-year-old girl. Sadly, one day, the beloved family dog Belle had to be p…

Death is not an abstract concept. For many of us, it isn't just theory. We have had or will have contact with dying, death and grief; whether it is o…

‘Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me, just be my friend ~Albert Camus~ There is not a r…

As Christmas approaches and most of us look forward to celebrating, we know so many people are carrying grief this year, from those bereaved through…

The festive season can be a very exciting time for many people. You hear Christmas songs being played on the radio, see Christmas decorations outside…

I find walking is a great way to bring peace to the soul and inspiration to the mind. Walking in the rain this morning triggered memories of my child…

Imagine you’re walking in a park one day. Some children are playing a ball game, and the ball accidentally hits your arm. “Ow!” you think, “that hurt…

While we are grieving, it becomes even more important to show ourselves compassion. Here, in no particular order, I have listed a few ways we can do…

Coming to terms with the death of anyone close to you is incredibly difficult. But when the death is sudden, there is a different terrain to navigate…

Grief is a state of intense sorrow, often following a huge loss. It can come from a bereavement or breakup, a diagnosis or a significant life change.…

As a counsellor for almost 20 years, I thought I knew grief.  At the age 16, my mother died in a car accident. Over the years, two grandmothers died.…