12/11/2025
This week I delved back into the sacred space we counselling professionals hold for bereaved people and families.
I attended a PD day run by the and SIDS and Kids SA along with the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Lived experience was generously shared, along with beloved children’s names and the impact of their lives on their families by the speakers.
During my career I’ve been honoured to listen and support people who have endured the unthinkable; losing a child. It began when I was gifted a student placement at SIDS and kids where I witnessed stories of love and grace and hope in heartbreaking times.
I learnt how important it is to families to tell stories and continue to speak their loved one’s name after they’ve passed, and when outside people bring up their darling children in conversation, honouring their life.
I also know that hosting and holding calm, unrestricted, adaptable spaces for people to explore their grief and honour their children is imperative.
That’s where offering walking therapy was born and when I gave myself permission to always think outside the box for my clients, offering them professional therapy in personable and natural settings.
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