I always think it takes quite a bit of courage to attend a retreat. You don’t know what to expect and it is natural to be nervous. So I thought it might be helpful to describe a retreat in a bit more detail. The first thing to say is that I don’t believe anybody has…
The give and take of grief; giving according to our ability, receiving according to our need.
Our Living with Loss retreat at Lee Abbey in Devon finished yesterday. It is a bit hard to explain the journey we go on together, as we look at the sadness and confusion that has accompanied the losses in our lives, yet also – hopefully – gain a bit more hope for our journey ahead.…
This is a practical post for those grieving the loss of a partner, reflecting on how to cope with some of the many adjustments to be made. We have a future to be reached step-by-step.
I suppose in this day and age, with so much attention paid to disasters and death in every corner of the world, it’s possible to get grief fatigue. On any single day that you read the news, whatever your source, there are numerous tragedies. There are the victims in Manchester, whose names we know; there are…
As you may have noticed elsewhere on this blog or on my website, I am preparing to start delivering training on being a companion of grief. That means, helping those around us who are living with loss; being a friend and support to them as they walk this difficult journey. Yesterday I saw an illustration of…
This is a quick note with some practical info. I’m planning on putting more supportive resources on this blog, so please keep an eye on the tabs as they will be changing. This will includes: More links to other blogs and resources More practical information More signposts to where you can find out more In…
