Grief Resources and Reflections

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When a Teacher, Mentor, or Friend Dies: Holding Grief in Creative Communities

Grieving the loss of a teacher, mentor, or colleague can feel overwhelming—especially in creative communities. This post explores how students and peers can process grief, honour their legacy, and find healing through movement and connection.

A close-up of adult hands gently holding a child’s handmade Father’s Day card with a crayon drawing of a smiling man and a red heart. Text over the image reads, “Father’s Day holds many kinds of love… and many kinds of grief.” The background is softly lit in warm tones, evoking reflection and emotion.

Father’s Day and Grief: Reflections from a Grief Counsellor

Father’s Day can bring joy, but it can also stir up grief, longing, or silence. In this reflection, grief counsellor Patti Broadfoot explores the many ways Father’s Day is felt—through loss, estrangement, palliative care, and the quiet ache of missing a child or a parent.

A person walking alone on a quiet path, symbolizing the long journey of grief and how it continues over time.

When You're Not "Over It": Grief, Mental Health, and the Myth of Moving On

Grief doesn’t have a timeline. In a culture that pressures us to “move on,” this piece explores why long-term grief is not a mental health disorder, but a natural response to deep loss. It gently challenges the myth of closure and offers validation for those still grieving—days, months, or even years later. A compassionate reflection for Mental Health Awareness Month.

A warmly lit Easter table with pastel decorations, tulips, and a wicker basket of eggs. One empty chair is tucked at the side, symbolizing the quiet presence of grief during a holiday gathering.

Surviving Easter: Navigating Grief, Family Dynamics, and Chocolate Bunnies

Easter is here—baskets filled with chocolate eggs, family meals, and traditions that bring both comfort and, sometimes, discomfort. For those who are grieving, it's a time that can feel especially tender.

Political Grief: When Politics Feels Personal

What is Political Grief? If you’re like me, keeping up with the news these days can feel overwhelming. Maybe you start your morning...

Navigating Global Grief: Coping with the California Wildfires

Navigating Global Grief: Coping with the California Wildfires If you’re like me, your social media feeds are filled with images of the...

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