Online bereavement education sessions provide a flexible and accessible way to improve your confidence when navigating your personal grief process. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, including boundaries, triggers, self-care... Bereavement deeply affects emotional, mental, spiritual, and somatic well-being. Somatic approaches offer gentle and supportive ways to navigate grief and loss across these interconnected domains.

As each grief story unfolds within the group session, the circle facilitator observes the pendular swing between a sense of gratitude when recalling cherished loving memories to a feeling of being stuck in the overwhelm of despair over their loss. The body has the capacity to experience both resilience and grief bursts on a visceral level. How do we describe the physical heart pain that resides in the body? Where do we find the words to describe the pain? What is the numbing

Honouring the collective wisdom that is revealed through vulnerable narratives, helps each participant to feel less isolated in the grief. Given the opportunity to witness this intelligence is a deeply rewarding and humbling gift to receive by all involved in the circle.

The Grief Circle provides a safe sharing space of confidentiality while participants empathize with each other’s vulnerabilities....

It is an honor to experience such silence in the cedars with eight children at my side.

Bereavement Companionship and Somatic Grief Work in a Fast-Paced World In today’s fast-paced world, grief is often rushed, minimized, or expected to “resolve” quickly. For those experiencing loss, finding space for balance, regulation, and healing can feel overwhelming. Increasingly, people are turning to bereavement companionship and somatic grief work —approaches that honor the emotional, physical, and relational dimensions of grief. With the rise of online platforms, this

Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face. Grief can feel isolating, overwhelming, and difficult to navigate alone. Fortunately, the internet offers a variety of resources to help people cope with loss. Among these, online support for grief has become an essential tool for many seeking comfort, understanding, and connection. This article explores the best options available for those looking to find solace and community through online grief

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Students participate in planting Mandala Edible Medicinal Perennial Gardens at UCDSB Elementary school article link: https://www.insideottawavalley.com/opinion/restorative-practice-in-schools-includes-nature-connection/article_35eecebb-30d2-5240-9570-526cbb3b5a92.html Quality Service Learning in the Outdoor Classroom Quality service-learning experiences are valuable for students and educators, as well as for community partners who are directly participating in their local

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