My mom died when my son was seven years old. We lived with my parents, and James and Gram had a special bond. He missed her a lot after she died. Later that year, on a snowy winter’s day, I heard a screech from James that no mother wants to hear. “Muuuuuuum!!! Come here!!!!!!!!!! Now!!!!” […]
Both an end of life coach and a psychologist (or other mental health practitioner) focus on promoting healthy behavior. Their goal is to improve their client’s quality of life. They are going to be the anchor of their client’s emotional journey. Here is why you should choose an end-of-life coach. The key difference between the
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We humans tend to have a pretty hard time with death and loss. Whether it’s our beloved, a job, our family home, or a pet we find ourselves shocked and grieving. We wish there was no such thing as death; in fact, here in the Western world, we’re labeled a “death-denying” society. We ask, “Why?!”
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During the holiday season, everyone enjoys celebrating and consuming delicious food. However, it can also be a stressful time due to obligations like shopping and socializing. Stress relief isn’t as difficult as you thought to achieve. There are many different methods to achieve this, so you don’t need to stress out. • Plan ahead
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“Grieving is an aspect of love, and healthy grieving is an act of love and remembering love.” ~William DeFoore The death of a beloved sets our minds in a whirlwind. We try to protect ourselves from the enormity of anger, shock, and denial in an attempt to interrupt and even stop the deep anguish of
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You bet! Not to say they aren’t sad, there’s also a lot of grief that loved ones are feeling. I even see anger expressed at times. But to find joy in the celebration of a life well lived can be uplifting, meaningful and help us find the peace we need to walk into our tomorrows.
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