The winter season can be difficult for many people navigating cold weather, poor travel conditions, and feelings of cabin fever. This is why the concept of “winter blues” is often discussed and understood by anyone getting through the season. Winter blues is associated with a mild form of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It can also be described as a general feeling of low energy and mood experienced during the winter months. Decreased sunlight and changes in routine often

For many grieving, the holiday season can add to the already difficult journey. The article seeks to provide a few practical ideas to support you in your journey. 1. Take time to reflect on the traditions you created with your loved one. Ponder which traditions you would like to continue and what traditions you may want to put a pause on for this year. 2. Think about the location of your holiday events. If you have historically hosted gatherings for family and friends, consid

Children’s Grief Awareness Day is observed annually on the third Thursday in November. It is a day to acknowledge and support the thousands of children and teens grieving the death of someone important in their lives. According to the Canadian Alliance for Children’s Grief, over 203,000 of Canadian children will experience the death of someone in their extended family by the time they turn 18 and 1 in 14 children will experience the death of their parent or sibling. These sta

October 15th is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. It provides an opportunity to recognize the complex grieving...

Respecting a loved one’s wishes after they have died is a deeply personal and often emotional responsibility. It is an act of love,...

Masked grief is a type of grief in which a person does not recognize or acknowledge that their emotional or physical symptoms are...

Grieving in summer can be especially disorienting because the sunshine, social events, and expectations of joy often clashes with the...

Father's Day can be especially difficult when you are grieving the loss of a father or a father figure. Whether the loss is recent or...

Mother’s Day can bring a mix of emotions, especially if you are dealing with grief and loss. It is a day that may try to catch your...

Creating a support system to help with grief can be a meaningful part of the grieving process. Grief can be incredibly isolating, so...

Disenfranchised grief refers to grief that is not openly acknowledged, socially supported, or publicly mourned. This type of grief is...

Grief is a process that takes many different paths. While grief can be very different from person to person, there are some commonalities...

Grief and loss have a way of stopping you in your tracks. But how can you stay stopped when you have daily demands and responsibilities...

For those who are grieving, the holiday season can often feel like one of the most difficult times. What can make this even more...

"Music speaks to my soul in a way words cannot. Music speaks of my pain, expresses my joy, and shares my memories. Through music the...

October 15th is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. This encourages us to set time aside to remember and support families...

September brings a new season, and for many, a new phase of grieving and loss. Fall can offer many opportunities to reflect and work...

Taking time to embrace the warmer weather can lead to many benefits. Research has shown that there are physiological changes we...

For many people, summer comes with much anticipation for opportunities to enjoy warmer weather and to create new memories. However, every...

In the world and homes where dementia has entered, experiences of ambiguous grief and loss become part of the journey. The Alzheimer...