Practicing gratitude

Practicing gratitude

by Baylie Barnhill Living with grief, we can often experience feelings of emptiness. One effective strategy to counter this is to practice gratitude. To cope with emptiness, it can be beneficial to acknowledge all of the love we hold in our hearts for our lives, our...
Be gentle with yourself when under stress

Be gentle with yourself when under stress

Grief brings a lot of change with it. Change in routines, support, schedules, relationships – and much more. And for those of you who are connected to the school system, that brings even more change in September as we adapt to another school year! Unfortunately,...
Reading with your grieving child

Reading with your grieving child

How much time do you spend reading to your kids? Even if they can read themselves, this can be a sweet way to connect and bond. Children who are grieving are often going through a range of emotions, and it is helpful for us to find ways to connect with them in calm,...
Taking small breaks to decompress

Taking small breaks to decompress

How often do you allow yourself to take breaks throughout the day? Many of us rush through our days without taking the time to slow down. Often, this has the impact of leaving us exhausted and frazzled by the end of the day. We feel rushed, anxious, and overwhelmed....