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Finding Strength Amid Grief: Navigating the Holidays After Loss

The holiday season is a time of beauty and connection, filled with twinkling lights, familiar melodies, and cherished traditions that warm the heart. Yet for many, it’s also a time of mixed emotions—joy intertwined with longing, warmth shadowed by the ache of missing someone dear. This contrast can be especially meaningful for those grieving […]

5 Ways to Navigate Grief When You’re Struggling to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

When Thanksgiving Doesn’t Feel Thankful: Navigating Grief During the Holidays As my family and I plan our Thanksgiving gathering, I find myself grappling with the bittersweet reality that comes with supporting grieving families who are struggling to feel thankful—and, truthfully, I can understand why. Admittedly, I struggle with being grateful at times too. While Thanksgiving […]

Celebrating Love and Legacy – The Tradition of Roses

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a profound and deeply personal journey, one that we each navigate in our own unique way. It's a journey filled with many emotions and memories, often accompanied by a yearning to keep the connection alive, to honour and celebrate their profound impact on our lives.

How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving

Grieving is a deeply individual process, and there is no right or wrong way to experience it. What is universal, however, is the need for support and understanding from those around us. Grief is a natural response to loss, an emotional journey that everyone experiences differently.

Bereaved Parents Month: Understanding and Supporting the Grief of Parents Who Have Lost a Child

In July, as the days stretch long and the warmth of summer envelops us, we come together to recognize Bereaved Parents Month—a time dedicated to honouring the enduring love and remarkable resilience of parents who have experienced the loss of a child.

Mother’s Day Reflection: Finding Meaning in the Journey of Grief

Mother's Day is just around the corner, a celebration of love, nurture, and gratitude that can evoke a mosaic of emotions for those of us navigating life without our mothers.

Unlock Your Resilience: Daily Practices for Mental Well-Being and Coping with Stress

It's easy to overlook the importance of tending to our mental health in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Just as we prioritize physical exercise and nourishment, our minds require daily care and attention, too.

Navigating Grief on Valentine’s Day: Embracing Healing At A Time Hearts are Broken.

As Valentine's Day approaches, traditionally associated with joy and celebration, it's crucial to acknowledge that for many, this time is not always joyous.

Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season: A Guide to Finding Hope

As we find ourselves in the heart of the festive season, where homes are adorned with twinkling lights and the air carries the unmistakable scent of pine needles and hot cocoa, there lies a range of emotions that colours our hearts and the holiday season.

Resilience in the Face of Chaos: Navigating Grief, Trauma, and Global Uncertainty

In an increasingly turbulent and uncertain world, grief transcends the boundaries of personal loss. We mourn not only the passing of loved ones but also the erosion of stability, safety, and the comforting embrace of normalcy in our lives.

The Phenomenon of Grief: Exploring Community Mourning and the Loss of Celebrities

Grief phenomenon and celebrities. I've always been captivated by the overwhelming expressions of sorrow for individuals we've never had the chance to know personally.

Grief and Surviving The Holidays

It's Christmas time, and houses are strung with lights twinkling like the stars in the night sky. The scent of pine needles and hot cocoa is wafting through the air. Everyone seems to be happy and full of holiday cheer, yet you feel alone, and your heart has lost its sparkle.

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Discover a powerful tool for stress relief – Vergence Cueing! Join me as I guide you through a simple yet effective exercise to activate your parasympathetic nervous system. Learn how to use an everyday object, like a pen, to find balance and promote overall wellness. Incorporate this quick routine into your daily life and experience the soothing benefits. Your journey to mind-body balance starts here! #WellnessTip #ParasympatheticActivation #MindBodyBalance #MindBodyConnection #InnerSojournCounselling

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Unlock Calmness: Activate Your Parasympathetic Nervous System with Vergence Cueing! 🌿😌

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Emotional Regulation Flash Cards

Let's explore meaningful ways to remember and honour your loved ones during the holidays. We can remember them through cooking their favourite foods, playing their cherished holiday music, and enjoying their beloved holiday shows together. As we navigate this bittersweet journey, take a moment to reflect on precious memories, and consider sharing them with others in the comments below. Let's come together in this special space to honour their presence and keep their spirit alive in these treasured moments and traditions. ???? #HolidayRemembrance #InLovingMemory #grief #griefandloss #holidays

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Part 3 - Remembering a loved one during the holidays.

Hopping on the soapbox to share a crucial reminder: instead of fixing, let's take a moment to sit with and truly listen to others. Sometimes, all we need is understanding and validation. ???? #EmpathyMatters #ListenDontFix #ValidationStation #InnerSojournCounselling #TikTokViral #TikTok #FollowForMore #ViralVideo #FYP #EmpathyChallenge

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The Importance of Validation and Empathy

Navigating the holidays—sometimes easier said than done. It’s okay to do things differently than everyone else. Do what you need to survive. If you’re feeling the weight, remember you’re not alone. Let’s support each other through this season. ???????? #HolidayChallenges #TogetherThroughItAll #Grief #MentalWellbeing #Holidays #innersojourncounselling

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Navigating the holidays

As National Children and Grief Month concludes, let’s wrap it up with strategies for supporting kids through loss. ????✨ Consider creating a ‘Be Right Back’ jar for questions you can’t answer and a memory box to hold precious memories or items they want to share with their departed loved one. ???????? #ChildrenAndGrief #SupportingLittleHearts #griefandloss #griefandlosssupport #innersojourncounselling

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Strategies for supporting kids through loss. 🌈✨

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Immerse yourself in a mental sanctuary – a cozy room, a tranquil cabin, or a realm guarded by fire-breathing dragons! ????✨ Engage your senses: see the tiniest details, embrace the sounds or silence, and feel the atmosphere. Whenever you crave serenity, visit your haven. ????????‍♂️ #MindfulMoments #SafePlace #SelfCareJourney #MentalWellbeing #love #happy #InnerSojourn #follow #InnerSojournCounselling

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Safe Place

Today is National Grief and Bereavement Day—a time for reflection and compassion for those navigating the challenging journey of grief. Here are some quick grief facts and ways to help support those who are grieving.

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✨ Listen More, Speak Less
✨ Empathy, Less Comparisons
✨ Be Concrete in Support
✨ Respect Their Pace. We All Grieve Differently

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National Grief and Bereavement Day - Some grief tips

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It's crucial to engage in honest and open conversations about death and dying with children and not use euphemisms. It is important to use straightforward language, steering clear of phrases like "sleeping," "laid to rest," "in the sky," or "resting in peace." Instead, using the words died, death, or dying. While parents and caregivers may feel it is not easy to talk to children about death and dying, children understand more than what we give them credit for and need clear, concrete explanations. Feel free to share this video to foster open discussions about life and loss, encouraging a transparent approach and avoiding euphemisms. ???? #ChildrenAndGrief #RealTalk #HonestConversations #AvoidingEuphemisms #InnerSojournCounselling

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Part 2 Children and Grief - The Power of Language