Hi there, and thanks for being here. I want to share something with you that might just change the way you see grief. When we experience loss, the pain can feel overwhelming and confusing, but there's a powerful explanation for it rooted in how our brains are wired, according to the work of Neuropsychotherapist Klaus Grawe. Grawe's theory suggests that our brains are driven by four core needs that are fundamental motivators. When these needs are consistently met, we feel calm

Article exploring the evidence-based concept of Continuing Bonds with reference to personal grief experience

You've heard them, right? 🪷 My Dad passed away. 🪷 We lost Grandma. 🪷 Your brother is gone now. 🪷 We put the cat to sleep. 🪷 They're at peace now. 🪷 Your daughter is in a better place. These euphemisms all likely have come from a good place, originating from a sincere desire to provide comfort and support during one of the most challenging experiences a person can face: the death of a loved one. It is a natural human instinct to seek to soften the blow of such a profound

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A discussion about how resilience factors into the grief experience. Ideas on current theory, how it presents, and ways to support oneself.

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Our assumptive world is like a mental framework that we unconsciously develop throughout our lives. It consists of beliefs, values, and expectations that shape how we perceive and interact with the world around us. These assumptions serve as a foundation that helps us navigate through the complexities of life, providing a sense of stability and predictability. These assumptions are deeply ingrained within us, influencing our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions without us even

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What is Grief in a culture that doesn't do grief well? Let's do things differently with Grief Guide

Father's Day. A day of "shoulds" for many. You "should" be happy. You "should" be celebrating. Your relationship " should" look or feel a...

Death Cafe It's a strange term, isn't it? What do you think happens at a Death Café? Have you been to one? Would you go to one? I am quite a fan of Death Cafe's. They are a community space, where we come together to drink tea, eat cake, and dip our toes into a conversation about death and dying. A conversation that most of us avoid. Beyond this, there is no agenda. The conversation will go wherever the group requires it to go. Sometimes the group speaks about losses that they