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Today is National Bereavement Day in Canada. 2020 has seen a fundamental shift in how we are able to express grief and support one another during difficult time...s of loss. Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association and Canadian Virtual Hospice have online resources to help our community journey through grief in the midst of a pandemic. https://www.virtualhospice.ca/covid19/ https://www.chpca.ca//grief-and-bereavement-resource-repo/ #2020Grief #GriefJourney #SharedJourney See more

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Join us for our Grief 101 Webinar Tuesday, November 17th at 12:00 pm http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/7823Join us for our Grief 101 Webinar Tuesday, November 17th at 12:00 pm http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/7823

We are proud to be sponsoring the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association's (CHPCA) Saying Goodbye virtual concert on November 15, 2020 In celebration of N...ational Bereavement Day 2020, the CHPCA would like to acknowledge the grief so many Canadians have experienced during these unprecedented times by holding an online concert to honour our loved ones and family members who have passed during COVID-19. The concert will air on November 15, 2020 and is featuring an array of Canadian talents, including: John McDermott - Tara Shannon - Alan Doyle - George Canyon - Larry Gowan - Rose McKenzie - Florent Vollant (Indigenous & French) - Kalen Wedge Valdy Eileen Laverty - Ray Legere For more information, click here: http://bit.ly/SayingGoodByeConcert #sponsor #SayingGoodByeConcert #COVID19Canada

Thank you Andrea for leading the virtual yoga session with us!

Please note our Grief Yoga will now be a virtual gathering due to recent changes in social gatherings.Please note our Grief Yoga will now be a virtual gathering due to recent changes in social gatherings.

We have 2 spaces left for our Grief Yoga on Tuesday, September 29th at 3:00 pm. Call 204-885-9715 to reserve your spot!We have 2 spaces left for our Grief Yoga on Tuesday, September 29th at 3:00 pm. Call 204-885-9715 to reserve your spot!

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Today we are sharing the fifth article from Dr. Bill Webster's series on handling your own grief. The fifth recommendation - Be good to yourself - Emotionally ...Do not beat yourself up emotionally. Don’t torture yourself with regrets and if only’s. Reading some books on grief will help you understand what you are going through. Keeping a journal or a diary is a good way to express what you are feeling and thinking. Rereading what you have written may help you understand what your emotions are. A year from now, when you read your journal again, you will be pleasantly surprised to see how far you have come in your recovery. - Dr. Bill Webster

Today we are sharing the sixth article from Dr. Bill Webster's series on handling your own grief. The sixth recommendation - Be good to yourself - Socially Aft...er being out of your social circle for a time, it may not be easy for you to return. You may find it surprisingly difficult to go back to work, to face friends, or to attend your place of worship. You may think that people are regarding you differently, perhaps feeling sorry for you. If you were married and are now single, others may find it difficult to relate to you now you are on your own. Such adjustments are not easy, either for you or for them. During this transition, attending a support group can help bridge the time between the loss and your return to full social involvement again. However, it is important not to shut yourself away. Social relationships are healthy, and especially so after a loss. Thus, if you are invited to a party, a wedding, or indeed any social function, go if you want. To ease the pressure, however, leave a way of escape by saying: I’d love to attend, but I’ve been going through a grieving time. If I decide not to come at the last minute, would you understand? Even after you arrive you can say: I’m happy to have been invited, but if I find I’m becoming too emotional, I know you’ll understand if I excuse myself." Friends will understand. - Dr. Bill Webster

Today we are sharing the fourth article from Dr. Bill Webster's series on handling your own grief. The fourth recommendation - Be good to yourself - Physically... Try to get adequate rest. Go to bed a little earlier and avoid late nights in front of the TV, which may simply be a coping strategy for loneliness. Try not to drink caffeine or eat heavy meals or snacks which could interrupt sleep. Even if you cannot sleep, at least rest. Learn to relax. There are good relaxation techniques available to help you. Good nutrition is important. Sometimes it can be a discipline to make balanced, nutritious meals,especially if the loss has left us on our own. It is difficult to cook for one. Resist the temptation to skip meals or eat junk food. Forcing your body to work hard on a relatively few nutrients denies the body needed resources. Also, recognize that sometimes we may eat to compensate for loneliness or anxiety. Instead, substitute a brisk walk or a warm bath to feel better. -Dr. Bill Webster

Cremation has become an increasingly popular option for Canadians. Naturally, many people have questions about how or if this changes the experience of visiting... a cemetery to honour the life of a loved one. Read our latest blog post for more information on cremation gardens at Arbor Memorial. https://bit.ly/3jI5hdz

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Today we are sharing the third article from Dr. Bill Webster's series on handling your own grief. The third recommendation - Ask for and accept help Remember a...ll those people who said, If there’s anything I can do, don’t hesitate to let me know? Most of them meant it, so do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Because we don’t want to bother anyone else with our problems, much of our pain goes unheeded. But you need not suffer alone. Admittedly, we shouldn’t have to ask. But this is the real world. Our friends, family and even professionals cannot read minds. Sometimes help is not offered because people do not know what we need. And often even we aren’t sure what we need. I never say, I know how you feel. I don‘t. All I know is how I felt when grief impacted my life. Maybe what we need most is someone to listen. Not everyone will be willing. Some people may not be able to handle your tears. Some will want to give you all the answers, rather than just listening. Find someone who cares, someone with whom you feel comfortable talking, and to whom you can trust your vulnerability. With these three attributes, you will undoubtedly have someone who can offer encouragement and help. There are self-help groups to offer support and friendship. You may also want to talk to a competent grief counsellor, and perhaps someone from the funeral home, your place of worship or a social agency can direct you to such resources. -Dr. Bill Webster

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