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Consider fall self-care to brighten your mood
November is here, and so is fall, which brings the need for some fall self-care! With colder temperatures and earlier sunsets, these are signs that we are also approaching the holiday season. Especially during a grief journey, the holidays can feel different, but...
Body scans belong in your toolbox
Body scans are a helpful item to have in your self-care toolbox. Do you ever notice that feelings tend to show up in different parts of your body? Some people notice tight shoulders or necks when they are feeling stressed. Others notice loss of sleep or a poor...
Transition times = reflection times
The transition to fall marks a good time to reflect on our summer. Did we experience joy? Or are we stuck in a season dominated by sadness? This transition time can help us to think back on the last few months and start thinking about what we can do during the fall to...
The power of small rituals
Do you have any small, daily habits that you really enjoy? For example, many people enjoy having a cup of coffee or tea in the morning. Perhaps you enjoy a small piece of dark chocolate after dinner each day. Or you enjoy reading in bed before you turn off the light....
Seeking a community partner to help us expand hope
For nearly 30 years, Companions on a Journey Grief Support has provided hope, healing, and ongoing support to grieving children, teens, adults, and families throughout our community. As the need for our bereavement services continues to grow, so does our staff and the...
Being present to the present moment
Welcome July! Summer is typically a busy time with many events, sports, and get-togethers to attend. This can be fun and rewarding, but it can also be draining, especially when we are grieving. There are a lot of good memories that can come in July, but it is also...
Honoring your grief during summer fun
Summer is right around the corner, and it's time to have a plan for honoring your grief in a season often brimming with fun. The sun is finally stepping out from behind the clouds, days feel warmer, and more people are out and about. This is a season that feels...
You don’t have to bloom just because Spring does
Wherever you find yourself this spring, whether you are blooming, budding, resting, or simply surviving the rain, we want you to know that your pace is enough. Spring has a way of arriving all at once. One day the trees are bare, and the next they are covered in soft...
Gratitude can help weather grief’s changing seasons
It’s March! Let's use gratitude to help us navigate this traditional time of swirling change. It seems like every year March feels like a rollercoaster of seasons. We often do not know what to expect in March. It could be bright and sunny one week, pointing to the...