Why Lockdown Feels Like A Bereavement How are you coping with the lockdown? Are you starting to feel lonely now that you cannot see your nearest and dearest? This is entirely understandable, especially if you thrive off of the company of others or are not able to maintain relationships that you were very much committed…
Tips to Starting the New Year with a Better Outlook You may have heard of the phrase ‘new year, new me’; but, you don’t have to put this kind of pressure on yourself to boost your mental health in 2020. There are several simple steps that you can take to guarantee that you start the…
Losing a Child – How to Get Through Grief We aren’t meant to outlive our children, so when we have to suffer through our child’s death, it is another kind of heartbreak. Often we get stuck in the past, reliving memories of our kids and refusing to acknowledge that they have passed on. Instead, we…
How to Embrace Endings Endings can be scary things, whether it is the end of a job or a relationship. You might have only been dating for a handful of months or working at the same job for ten years, but the fear of something coming to an end can make you feel terrified. We…
How to Overcome Traumatic Hospital Experiences of Loved Ones Hospitals can be terrifying places at the best of times, but no more so than when a loved one is admitted. The uncertainty and nerves surrounding an illness can make each day a struggle. But, it is important to remember that this is the best place…
The most effective ways to deal with loss Throughout my career, I have helped a variety of people come to terms with grief and loss in my bereavement counselling sessions in Stretton, and because of this, I understand the necessary steps that need to be taken for the period to pass as painlessly as possible.…
After a traumatic bereavement, people often feel intense rage mixed with guilt and shame. Every area of their life tends to be affected by such a sudden loss. But how this kind of experience can be treated has not been so clear. In a practice-oriented evidence review, Nicole Barlé and her colleagues recommend a comprehensive…