Depression is not a sign of weakness or failure. It is human, and under certain conditions can happen to us all. It can be mild or severe. It can change, come and go. We may feel afraid and ashamed. One event taught me how not to fear depression. [READ MORE]
Endings happen all the time. Saying good-bye, coping with death and dealing with painful change during a festive season or holiday can be particularly hard. How can we do endings in peace? What has come or is coming to [READ MORE]
Do you ever feel frightened, in doubt and alone? Why not join in with this simple and beautiful practice – the LightChain – to connect with hope and humanity. We all can do our bit, quietly, no fuss or sign [READ MORE]
Feeling irritated – do you recognize the feeling? It can be seductive and compelling. It creeps around and inflames us, leaving us stressed, angry and breathless. What to do? [READ MORE]
How can we turn grief anniversaries into a source of personal focus and strength? We all have grief anniversaries, and the older we get the more we accumulate. Grief anniversaries are those dates in the calendar of our life, [READ MORE]
You may know the feeling, wanting someone to be close to you, but from a safe distance. We humans are relational beings. We need closeness, but we also need to feel safe. And sometimes we are afraid that closeness [READ MORE]
When my friend was dying, I lost my voice. I was left speechless with grief. Not literally, but I might as well have been. [READ MORE]
Language in counselling or therapy is important, if you (like me) live abroad in a country where your native tongue is not spoken. The language you choose may say a lot about you and your sense of identity. It [READ MORE]
When you miss a funeral,you need to find another way to get closure. Here is what happened to me. I had found myself standing at 6am somewhere in Outer London, all psyched up for a funeral. Ready to make [READ MORE]
What does bereavement feel like, emotionally and physically, and how can you help yourself during that time? Bereavement happens to us all, and is not necessarily related to death (our own or someone else’s), but to situations and experiences coming to an [READ MORE]
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