Grief is something that affects all of us at some time in our lives. It is important to recognise that everyone is entitled to feel grief and that no-one’s grief is more (or less) important than someone else’s. Grief is equally valid. Image Source But how do we help someone in their grief? Is there […]
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Let’s Talk About Why You Are Unique and Let’s Do It Now
Imagine, just for a minute, that all your friends and family had come together to talk about you. It’s a party and you are the guest of honour. What would you like them to say, how would you want them to celebrate your life and the way that you made them feel? Image Source You’ve […]
The Conversation No-one Wants to Have, Made Fun
It’s just not something you hear very often, “let’s talk about my death.” We’d rather talk about anything but our demise. We’ll happily discuss the sewage system for hours with a stranger than knuckle down to the nitty-gritty of shuffling off this mortal coil. Yet, there are some really good reasons to have this talk […]
How You Can Help Someone Who Is Grieving
Grieving is an intensely personal process. When someone grieves, it may feel, to them, that they are alone in the world bearing a huge burden by themselves. So how do you comfort and support someone who is grieving without trivialising their very real experience? Reference: http://www.hobartws.org.au/offering-support Recognising that Everyone’s Grief is Unique Before you rush […]