Living and Loss Counselling

04/21/2026

As a motherless mother, it’s essential to cultivate a network of supportive individuals who can provide guidance, encouragement, and practical help. This network might include trusted friends, family members, or even mentors who can offer advice when needed. Consider the following strategies for b...

04/20/2026

Motherhood is a life-changing experience, filled with moments of joy, challenge, and growth. But for women who are motherless daughters, becoming a mother can stir up a unique set of emotions—grief, longing, and at times, uncertainty. The absence of a mother while navigating the challenges of pare...

04/17/2026

" Nurture yourself as you would anybody else going through surgery of the heart"
-anonymous
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04/15/2026

Self care includes therapists as well as clients!

Which one are you taking with you today?!😏

04/14/2026

Often the years of caregiving is a hidden grief and has its toll on the person in charge of medical appointments, daily living such as nutrition and hygiene, and watching the transformation of a loved one from vitality and energy to atrophy. Remember to ask about both the person not well and the caregivers health. 💖💔 🕰

What is meant by anticipatory grief? Explore the unique challenges faced by caregivers and find guidance for navigating the anguish of anticipatory grief.

04/11/2026

We usually think of grief in terms of the primary loss such as when a person has died. But there’s other losses that do not include death such as family addictions, mental health issues, divorce, aging, and moving from a lifelong residence. These changing life circumstance create a ripple effect of adjustments and are called the secondary losses. This grief is underneath any loss. It can be especially poignant in nondeath losses when the loss itself is not acknowledged. Secondary losses may include loss of financial security, loss of support system, loss of income, loss of identity, loss of the dreams for the future, loss of faith, and loss of confidence.

The grief in a non-death loss is valid. Here I explore the profound impact of secondary losses and suggest strategies for navigating their complexities.

04/10/2026

Each parent loss meeting begins on the final Thursday of every month. Adult children who know the grief of parent loss are invited. The purpose of this group is to connect with others who know the loss of a parent and share ways to navigate life and this loss. Please call Brenda at (306) 227 - 7323 if you want more information. No charge. Our April meeting is being held on Thursday, April 22.

04/09/2026

Please share this info with women you know who have lost their mothers. The upcoming Motherless Daughters meeting will be Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm in the Edwards Resource Centre (333-4th Avenue North). Please call Brenda for more info (306)227-7323. No Charge.

04/08/2026

Here is some information to help you understand how loss has affected you and that it’s ok. Profound loss has to include major changes and adaptation to life now. Feel free to share this info with others close to you so they can better support you.

'Those we love don't go away...they walk beside us every day...unseen, unheard...but always near...still loved...still missed...and very dear'

www.stephysplace.org

04/05/2026

Wishing all a joyous Easter weekend with friends and families. Full of colorful swirls and sweetness!

04/04/2026

To help you move through difficult days, make a plan later that day you will look forward to. It does not have to be a big splashy event but something you enjoy. Knowing the people and activities that boost your mood is an important way to have a glimmer of light and smiles at least for a part of each day. 🕰 ❤

04/04/2026

During this holiday weekend I hope you remember to hold your grief with warmth and compassion of gentle love.

Self-compassion helps us feel better—not by ignoring our pain or pretending everything is fine—but by embracing our struggles with warmth and kindness.