Some say it’s the most wonderful time of the year! And some say ‘tis the season for extra stress. The Mayo Clinic has put together a tool kit for those feeling stressed, depressed or anxious over the holidays and it includes some great ideas! Firstly, acknowledge your feelings. It’s okay...
Engage with Trauma and Grief in a Bold New Way
Engage with Trauma and Grief in a Bold New Way Expressive writing is a revolutionary act. It can be done anywhere, takes less time than a cup of coffee, it’s free, and, best of all, scientifically proven to improve how we process issues that compromise one’s quality of life. Expressive...
The Death of a Parent: How to help your child
The Death of a Parent: How to help your child When I was 20 years old, my father died. At the time, my parents were not together as marriage partners and I rented a room in my Granny’s house. I was enrolled full-time in university, tending to a full course...
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: Supporting Individuals Experiencing Bereavement and Loss
Empirically-Based Method for supporting you through bereavement and loss. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used with clients experiencing bereavement (Romanoff, 2012) and has been empirically shown to support bereaved individuals struggling with prolonged, complicated grief. Making Space For Your Grief ACT uses several methods to increase psychological flexibility around...