Thoughts on International Overdose Awareness Day 2023

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

What Does Grief Support Look Like?

July 20, 2022

When we experience significant, on-going symptoms of grief that interfere with our adjustment to the reality of our loss, it can be time to seek professional help. It can be difficult to know where to find help and what grief support options are available.

Craig – My Story

August 2, 2023

Craig’s story is one of resilience and triumph. In the span of just 18 months, he lost his marriage, his mom, two dogs, a cat, his job, and his house. But rather than give up, he picked himself up and started over. He went back to school to become a therapist, and now he’s helping others who are struggling to overcome adversity. Craig’s story is a reminder that no matter how bad things seem, there is always hope. With hard work and determination, you can overcome any challenge.

Madelyn – Holding space

July 8, 2021

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

Claudia – Art in community versus art therapy

August 2, 2022

Claudia explains how art therapists are trained and how what they do is different that doing art in community

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

December 10, 2018

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.

Michele – Talks about being a death doula

March 14, 2022

Michele explains what death doula’s do. Doula means servant. They support people on many different levels… for instance, emotionally, spiritually and physically

Rev. Sky – “Feeling numb”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky discusses how feeling numb is a normal emotion and what you need to move forward.

Claudia – Defining an art therapist

August 2, 2022

Claudia talks about art therapy as a form of psycho therapy

Maureen – “Grief can change the landscape of your relationships”

October 17, 2019

Maureen discusses how relationships can be challenged by grief.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

February 22, 2023

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.