Coping With Loss

With the arrival of a new year often comes of the desire to make resolutions. Frequently, those resolutions involve refocusing attention on our health and well-being. Health and well-being resolutions, however, may not fall solely to the number on a scale or the inches of our waist... 

"As a psychotherapist, I don’t have the ability to cure a terminal illness. But as a person, I am able to put my shoes to the ground to raise money to fight a disease that is bigger than me, and, hopefully, help others while I’m at it..."

In Canada, approximately one in 14 children will experience the death of a family member by the age of 18. During such times, children are often overlooked in the grieving process and are sometimes referred to as “forgotten mourners.” Here are five ways you can support a grieving child...

As people become more climate conscious, understanding the environmental impacts of traditional funeral approaches becomes all the more important. That's where "green funerals" come in.

Grief around the holidays is a difficult burden to carry. Those in mourning may keep silent about their sadness as they go through familiar routines and traditions. But this time of year can be a reminder of the past, when a missing loved one was present to celebrate with us...

In this month of October, a time of reflection and thankfulness, let’s see if we can start living life in a different way. Instead of living in fear of death, let’s live because of it. Recognizing that time is not infinite allows us to ask ourselves the important questions...

In one way a terminal diagnosis can represent an ending. But, in another way, it is a beginning – a final call to live your life in a different and meaningful way. A mental health expert shares some ways to do this from her own personal and professional experience.

Miss having tea, cookies, and a game of cards with Nana? Call over a couple of people, put the tea on to brew, and shuffle the deck. Chances are, others are missing that too...

During this highly stressful and overwhelming time, it is important to remember that financial well-being can be critical to your path to mental wellness. Having a plan in place is a good first step to coping with this difficult situation.

Nobody expects a serious diagnosis – especially one that makes it impossible to work for a prolonged period. And we certainly don’t like to think about saying good-bye to our loved ones too soon. That's why it doesn't hurt to be prepared...