Reflections on Mother's Day

Caileigh – Wanting to fix a grieving child

February 23, 2023

Caileigh gives advice about the desire to fix, especially to parents who are grieving themselves as well as supporting children who are grieving.

Chantal – What is art therapy?

August 5, 2022

Chantal explains how art therapy helps us express in ways that words can’t

Shannon – Enough

November 22, 2022

Shannon talks about us all doing the very best we can from the perspectives of a licensed clinical counselor and losing her husband to suicide.

Grief, Breastfeeding, and Care

September 30, 2024

In this essay, I share a bit about my story of grief and breastfeeding. I also share some thoughts about the cultural grief some people are carrying about the lack of support afforded to lactating families whose goal it is to feed their baby from their body. I use some gendered language throughout this essay…

Maureen – Preparing for holidays

December 21, 2020

Maureen gives some ideas to help during holidays like connecting and taking time out

Rev. Sky – “Grief is a journey”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about her personal loss and the positive changes that happen as we journey through grief.

Claudia – Defining an art therapist

August 2, 2022

Claudia talks about art therapy as a form of psycho therapy

Jen – “Breathing and grief”

December 10, 2018

Jen talks about how breathing and yoga can help cope.

Jacqueline – Art Therapy & Grief

August 26, 2022

Jacqueline discusses about art therapy and how it brings a special layer to help move through grief

Janice- “Stay with feelings”

December 10, 2018

Janice talks about how feelings can be buried and how working through them can help.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

February 22, 2023

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.