by Louise | Dec 7, 2020 | Grief Support, Mental Health
Christmas Rollercoaster Whether your loss happened recently or a long time ago, Christmas can be an emotional time. Especially now since you may be feeling increasingly isolated or missing family and friends. I lost my mum 14 years ago and my dad 7 years ago but there...
by Louise | Nov 19, 2020 | Grief Support, Mental Health
This is a mahoosive topic and one that I can probably only scratch the surface of outside of my one-to-one work. Guilt in grief is more common than you might think. Even more so in the current pandemic and amongst those bereaved directly due to COVID. It’s also not...
by Louise | Oct 29, 2020 | Grief Support, Mental Health
This is one I wrote a while ago for Life Coach Directory, and people still find it useful so I wanted to leave it here for you too… Normal grief Grief is a normal reaction to loss and isn’t time-bound. As you navigate loss and start to make sense of things, the...
by Louise | Oct 29, 2020 | Grief Support, Mental Health
It is not uncommon for people to question whether they – or someone they know – is depressed after a bereavement or significant loss. For most people, the emotional, psychological and physical symptoms experienced after a death can be attributed to normal...
by Louise | Oct 15, 2020 | Feeling Lost, Grief Support, Mental Health
Losing somebody you are close to is possibly the most devastating and painful experience ever. The intensity and unpredictable nature of grief is the part that people are most surprised by. This can feel overwhelming. People have all sorts of descriptions and...
by Louise | Jun 21, 2020 | Grief Support, Mental Health
It’s okay to not be okay – up to a point. I cannot remember how many times I have come across this phrase since I lost my husband in August 2017. Being a member of a group of young widows and widowers, I noticed that it was used a lot when people were too...
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