Suicide is a complex and devastating issue that affects many people across Ontario. This blog post aims to provide information on what to do and who to contact when dealing with suicide in Ontario.
Suicide is a complex that affects individuals, families, and communities across Nova Scotia. This blog post aims to provide information on what to do and who to contact when dealing with a suicide crisis in the province.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or tendencies, it is crucial to know what to do and who to contact for support. This blog post provides valuable information and resources available in Alberta to help navigate this challenging situation.
When we lose a loved one, it can be challenging to navigate the demands of our professional lives while also processing our emotions and adjusting to a new reality. However, bringing our whole selves to work, including our grief, is not only acceptable but can be beneficial for our healing process.
Grief is a complex and deeply personal experience that can have a profound impact on both the mind and body. In this blog post, we will explore the various mental and physical manifestations of grief and how they can affect the body.
Grief can sometimes lead to feelings of hopelessness, despair, and suicidal thoughts or behaviors. In this blog post, we will explore the connection between grief and suicidality, and provide insight into supporting yourself or a loved one during this difficult time.
As an employer, it's crucial to understand the impact of grief on your employees and provide the necessary bereavement support. This blog discusses steps employers should take immediately when an employee has a death in the family.
The grief from losing a loved one can be all-consuming, affecting every aspect of your life, including your sleep. This article explores the connection between grief and sleep, and provides tips for improving sleep during this difficult time.
When someone you care about is grieving, it can be challenging to know how to support them. Here are ten ways to support someone grieving that won't cost you a dime.
Watching a friend go through the painful experience of losing a parent can be heartbreaking. While there is no perfect way to navigate this situation, there are several ways you can show your friend that you care and are there for them as they face this challenging journey.
Caring for an aging parent after returning home from a hospital stay can be challenging. This article discusses ways to make your parent's home safe and accessible, allowing them to maintain their independence while minimizing the risk of accidents or injuries.
When mourning a loss, it can be challenging to navigate the well-meaning but sometimes misguided advice from friends, family, and strangers. In this post, we discuss strategies for responding to unsolicited advice and maintaining healthy boundaries during the grieving process.
Sometimes the words our friends use in an attempt to console us can end up making us feel angry or misunderstood. In this blog post, we explore why certain phrases can trigger negative emotions and discuss how to respond when you find yourself in this situation.
Society often expects men to be strong in the face of loss, leaving little room for the emotions that come with grief. This expectation can lead to a sense of loneliness and disconnection, as men navigate grief without the support and understanding they desperately need.
When you're grieving, it can be hard to find the energy or motivation to prepare healthy meals. However, taking care of your body is crucial for physical and emotional well-being. In this post, we explore some easy eating options that can help you nourish yourself during the grieving process.
As our parent grow older, we often wish we had taken more time to truly listen to the stories of their lives. If you still have your parents around, make the most of this precious time by asking them meaningful questions that will help preserve their life stories for future generations.
Read insights and words of wisdom from other people living without a mom, and how the manage and cope during mother's day.
While the death of a loved one is a well-recognized trigger for grief, other life events can also cause feelings of sadness, anger, and despair. These non-death-related losses can be just as significant and impactful as those associated with death.
What do you do with a beautiful cremation urn after a funeral is over and the ashes are scattered? There are many ways to reuse it or repurpose it. Here are a few ideas.
In order to navigate the Death Grief process, it's crucial to have an understanding of the 7 stages and the healing that can come after such a loss.
There's a quiet pain many of us carry, tucked away behind forced smiles and "I'm fine" reassurances - it's the pain of loss. No one quite knew what to say or do, so I just carried on as best I could.
Cultural Mythologist, End of Life Doula, and Life Cycle Celebrant Megan Sheldon teaches us how to create rituals while processing grief.
Eirene's AI-powered writing assistants can help you write an obituary for a loved one who has died or condolences for a friend or colleague.
Learn about flower arrangements for a funeral. We explain symbolism, colour, etiquette, and selecting the right blooms.
Learn what to say when a friend, coworker, or relative has lost their father or mother. In this guide, there are examples of condolences you can give to help you provide comfort and support after the death of a person's parent.
In this blog, we speak to Life Coach Jody LaVoie about navigating grief and widowhood, after losing a spouse.
Learn how to compose a thank you letter to send to people who supported you when and after a loved one died, including funeral attendees. Examples are provided.
This funeral etiquette guide will help you understand what behavior and conduct are acceptable and expected of attendees at end of life events.
10 modern resources to help you through grief and managing the feelings that accompany loss.
Learn what to say when someone dies so that it is comforting to the family or friends of the deceased person. Tips also include what not to say and what to say at a funeral to to someone who is grieving.
To obtain a better understanding of the signs and stages of dying, we interviewed Linda Hochstetler author of 21 Days to Die: The Canadian Guide to End-of-Life
After experiencing loss, it is easy to let your grief define you. Here are some reasons why you shouldn't
This blog discusses how to navigate dating and relationships with grief.
Learn about how loss impacts how we celebrate or don't celebrate anniversaries
Grief support in Ontario is widely available. This page contains an extensive list of resources available to Ontarians.
How writing can help manage grief after experiencing a loss.
Grief is a complex emotional response to loss. It can manifest in many different ways. Here's a breakdown of the different types of grief.
Many people experience heightened anxiety after a loss. Here is our advice on how to help manage death-related anxiety.
In Canada there is a significant portion of the population who are caregivers, providing “roughly 75 percent of all patient care in Canada.
When faced with death, whether it’s the loss of a loved one or coming to terms with your own mortality, odds are the topics of religion and spirituality will come into play – even for the non-religious.
How caring for your loved ones can sometimes come with unforeseen emotional, mental, and financial costs.
Knowing what to say to someone to comfort them after a loss can be challenging, that's why we asked what you should and shouldn't say.
While there are of course no “rules” and what works for one griver might not suit the next, there are a few considerations we’ve found to be particularly helpful and relevant when supporting a friend through the death of a loved one.
Children will likely ask many questions and sometimes the same questions over and over again. It’s best to answer honestly, giving information in a way that is appropriate for the age of the child.
Returning to work after the loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult parts of the grieving process.
In this blog, we discuss how oftentimes we stigmatize death when it is caused by drugs or alcohol.
Tips and tricks when answering the questions that may come up and we also wanted to provide you with an overview of some questions you may hear from a child.
As it turns out, grief and guilt go hand-in-hand almost as much as grief and sadness.
We want grief to follow a timeline, which is basically the opposite of what it actually does. The more we understand this and alter our beliefs and expectations about grief, the more we can move through our own unique healing process.
In this latest instalment, we speak with Claire Molloy and Philip Robbins of Therapy Alliance to discuss the role that counselling plays in the grief journey.
The grief felt for a pet's death can be just as strong and painful as the grief felt for the death of a significant person in our lives.
How to Set Boundaries When You’re Grieving (for yourself and for your friends)
The truth is, there are so few things in life that are guaranteed as death. It is inevitable, and as much as we would like to ignore it, it won’t just disappear. That’s why practicing dying can help.
We currently live in a society that denies death, meaning we do not like to think about, talk about or acknowledge death and dying in any significant way. How do you navigate this space with loved ones? Our blog can help you manage this.
We are never really prepared for what life brings us, especially when it comes to death, but what if we simply had more conversations around the end of life?
Cleaning your emotional closet is the act of reconciling any loose ends that may be unravelled upon your death.
What is Death over Dinner and how can it help you come to terms with your end of life? Our blog shares how - and teaches you how you can host your own death over dinner event.
At the core of the positive death movement is the commitment to put the person back into the centre of the experience.
As many are faced with what to do when we can’t gather, not only are mourners dealing with death, but also not being able to access what’s needed most: human touch, connection, and community support.
Death from something as profound and long-lasting as a terminal illness can be a slow process: something gradual, which in itself is harrowing. All we can do is prepare until the time comes and say goodbye for the final time.
There are numerous forms of therapy to help you move forward from grief and loss, and art therapy is one of them.
If you're a teacher, it's important to learn how to talk to your students about death and grief. This guide will help you understand the best ways to support grieving students and their families.
An Ethical Will is a document that you write for your loved ones containing the wisdom you have gathered throughout your life for after you die. Here is everything you need to know about them.
Here is a great guide to managing family heirlooms when a loved one passes away.
Pan-death has been renamed DWENA which stands for Deathcare, Wholistic, Ecological and/or Natural Alternatives. Here's everything you need to know.
In this latest edition, we chat with Nurse Entrepreneur, Heather Taylor, the CEO of After A Loss, an organization that provides practical grief assistance to individuals and their families. Join us as we chat with Heather about her work in the space.
Everyone’s grieving process is different, and truthfully, the concept of “closure” isn’t applicable at all when it comes to loss. Grief is a complex, ever-evolving emotion and while we may manage our emotions as time goes on, moments that bring on a STUG are absolutely normal.
End of life discussions are not easy. As challenging as it may be to have these conversations with your loved ones, no matter where they are in their life, it will be worth it to help them find peace at the end of their life, as well as help you manage the loss once they have passed.
In this edition of, Intimate Conversations on Death, we spend time chatting with Beverley Smyk of The Twinless Twins Support Group International, to learn about new perspectives and offer new ways of navigating and discussing death.
In this edition of, Intimate Conversations on Death, we spend time chatting with Linda Hochstetler, to learn about new perspectives and offer new ways of navigating and discussing death.
There is no “one size fits all” way to cope with loss. In this blog, we debunk some of the most common myths that are associated with grief. Read on to learn more about this complex experience.
When discussing the end of life with your loved one, try and focus on their specific needs. Each person needs different considerations and will be comforted by different things. Here are tips on things you can say.
Grief is a complex creature and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all way to manage or get through it. Grief is a natural and universal process. Far from being negative, grieving is the way we heal. It takes time and effort. Learn more about grief here.
For better or for worse, the last three months have put life in perspective, and we at Eirene are here to help you manage and prepare for the new, extra complexity that now comes from a world stricken by COVID-19.
Here are some ways you can be supportive or present for those in your life who are in the midst of their grieving process or have just experienced a loss.