Living and Loss Counselling

01/17/2026

Inviting adults who have lost a parent to our monthly drop in support. Thursday, January 22 at 7pm. We meet at 333-4th Avenue North. Please call Brenda for more information (306)227-7323.

Grief is one of those experiences that changes you forever. It reshapes the way you see the world, your relationships, and even yourself. But unless someone has gone through it, it can feel like they just don’t understand what you’re experiencing. That’s one of the reasons grief groups can be ...

01/15/2026

Giving support and relief to those who are caring for others with terminal illness is a wonderful gift of kindness and support.

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

01/11/2026

While Christmas is about family, New Year’s can feel like an entirely different struggle. A new year is a fresh start for many, but for those grieving, it often feels like a painful reminder. Another year without them. Another step farther from the time you had together. It’s a lot to process.

01/10/2026

For many people the winter blues are very real and a drop in energy comes with the season. Here are a few tips to survive grief and low energy in the coming weeks.

As the seasons change and winter settles in, many of us feel a shift in our mood. The shorter days, colder temperatures, and lack of sunlight can bring about a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For those already navigating the challenging path of grief, the impact of SAD can feel

01/07/2026

Often the new year brings a deeper sense of loss as time marches forward without your loved one. This is an invitation for all motherless daughters to join us Tuesday, January20 at 7pm for sharing how to take care of our own self during this time. Holding both the joys of the season and the grief of lost love is very tiring and it is important to know how to set realistic expectations and pace yourself. We meet at 333 -4th Avenue North. Call Brenda if you would like to join.

01/05/2026

When someone we care about is grieving, it can leave us feeling helpless. We want to fix it, make it better, take away their pain—but grief isn’t something that can be fixed. It’s something that must be lived through, in all its painful complexity. And if you’re reading this, you’re probab...

01/03/2026

As the seasons change and winter settles in, many of us feel a shift in our mood. The shorter days, colder temperatures, and lack of sunlight can bring about a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For those already navigating the challenging path of grief, the impact of SAD can feel

01/02/2026

From my home to yours, wishing you a blessed and peaceful day, however you wish it to be. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. And if this year you are not feeling okay, please reach out for support. May you gift yourself with compassion, support, respect, and heaps of self care. Yours in living and loss, Brenda ❤️

12/31/2025

Sending love and light to family and friends who know the pain of loss in this last month or during the past year. May you find the strength to see you through this difficult time.Take all the time you need to heal your broken heart and know there are others who can walk beside you in this new way of living.

12/28/2025

My Winter Wishes to you.... May this winter be gentle and a season of rest from the everyday ache of grief.

12/25/2025

Sending much love and light to all who are walking through this season of grief whether for the first or dozens of times. You are not alone. 🎄🎅🎁
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