by Maureen Rieder | May 30, 2024 | Self-Care Corner
Depending on the season of life that you’re in, life can feel quite busy. This can make it difficult to find time to do the things that you really love. Add in the challenge of coping with all that comes with grief, and it likely is even harder to engage in...
by Maureen Rieder | Apr 29, 2024 | Self-Care Corner
Small things can help regulate difficult emotions Emotional self-care is a critical part of the healing process after the loss of a loved one, although this may look different for different people, as everyone has different emotional processes and needs. Being able to...
by Maureen Rieder | Mar 20, 2024 | Self-Care Corner
Use movement to help clear your mind.This month, our groups will explore how movement can be a great way to help care for ourselves. Movement can benefit us both mentally and physically. Movement can aid us in our ability to do daily activities. And movement can also...
by Maureen Rieder | Feb 28, 2024 | Self-Care Corner
Soak Up the Sunshine! As the seasons change from winter to spring, one thing we love at COJ is the extra sunlight during the afternoon and evening hours! Lack of sunlight can contribute to a low mood for many individuals. Now that the sun will be out more, we...
by Maureen Rieder | Jan 31, 2024 | Self-Care Corner
When you are grieving, you are going through an immensely difficult time in your life. But self-care can play a very important role because it can be used to help you through, to reground you, or to keep your mind from wandering too much. There are many different...
by Maureen Rieder | Oct 25, 2023 | Self-Care Corner
In November many of us take the time to focus on what we are thankful for. I want to propose something many who are grieving often don’t think about: Remember to also give thanks for all that YOU have accomplished! Awareness of how you are doing is an important part...
