Walking in nature helps your healing
Fall is a wonderful time to get outside and connect with nature. The leaves are changing into vibrant colors, the air is becoming crisp, and the harvest season is here. Nature can support those who are grieving in many ways. It reminds us that life, like the...
Take a walk outside to refocus
This time of year is when the summer has come to an end and we transition into fall. For some this is a really exciting time, while for others this is a time of year that we dread. Going back to school, heading into the holidays missing someone; our schedules get...
Help your child navigate anger
For the next several months in our Grief at Home column, we are going to focus on some of the most commonly experienced emotions in grief and how you can support your child through these emotions. This month, we are going to talk about anger. While anger isn't...
Creative pursuits aid in grief healing
Summer is wrapping up and family life is starting to transition back to its usual rhythm of busyness. However, even with less free time, making space for your creative outlets is more important than ever when you are on a grief journey. Creativity helps us in a...
Making connections with your grieving child
One thing that we all need - and especially a grieving child - is connections with supportive people. How do you connect with your child? This may be easier or harder at different ages and stages throughout your child’s life. One way that we recommend staying...
Routines bring stability in grief’s ups and downs
Routines can help to create stability and predictability in your home. For a grieving child, this can be helpful as their feelings and thoughts may be all over the place, so knowing what to expect at home provides much-needed respite. As children transition back to...
Water for the win!
It's hot out...let's talk about how water can help our outlook! Water can help us to care for ourselves in a myriad of ways. For starters, drinking enough water and taking showers regularly are two basic but key ways that you can care for yourself. On a hot day,...
Sheila and her sons, Tony and Mike Munafo, with Sandy Collins on iHeart Cinci
If you've never heard the story of how Sheila became convicted to launch Companions on a Journey, click the graphic to listen to her recent interview on 700WLW. Sons Tony and Mike joined her to share their experiences and why they helped launch the Vince Munafo...
Filling key roles
One thing to consider in your efforts to support your grieving child is the roles that were played by the individual who your child is missing. Did that person provide practical support or emotional support? Did they offer wisdom and advice? Did they bring fun to...