Explaining grief and loss to a child can be really tricky and often times confusing. You want to make sure you are being age appropriate, you want to say the right words, you don’t want to scare them. There is so much to think about!
What do you do when:
You’re in the thick of grief and want to be surrounded by people who know what you’re going through, but can’t get out of bed?
You’re finding music for a special occasion such as a funeral service but have no idea where to begin?
New Years can bring about a range of different emotions and families who have lost someone can feel really anxious in the lead up to the New Year. In my experience, there are generally two ways a bereaved family could feel.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, learning how to become aware of your thoughts and feelings without distraction or judgement.
The Black Dog Institute defines self care as “the activities and practices that we deliberately choose to engage in on a regular basis to maintain and enhance our health and wellbeing.”
I really like this definition for a number of reasons. Let’s dig deeper and understand this a little more.