Mother's Day. A day of "shoulds" for many. You "should" be happy. You "should" be celebrating. Your Mum "should" still be here. You "should" be able to call yourself a Mum by now. You "should" have your child with you today. Your relationship with your Mum "should" feel simple and warm and card-aisle easy. I'm sorry if today holds some of those "shoulds" for you. I also want to say, before Sunday arrives, that I understand this as a human, not only as a grief professional. T

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

Mother's Group Recently, as a guest presenter at a mother's group, we created space for something truly tender. I had the privilege of...

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

Grief is a whole-body experience that will impact us all in different ways. No two people will grieve the same way, and each person will grieve different losses differently, too. For most of us, grief is going to impact us in so many ways, beyond "just feeling sad". A visual of the Connection between Mind, Body and Spirit 🪷 For some individuals, the emotional side of grief can become the most pervasive and overwhelming aspect of their experience. This emotional journey often

A discussion on the importance of caring for oneself, in particular for those who care for others.