Final Word
When you have the final word. The word “eulogy” originated from the Greek word “eulogia” which means “praise” or “blessing.” The word is derived from the Greek roots “eu” (meaning...
READ MOREWhen you have the final word. The word “eulogy” originated from the Greek word “eulogia” which means “praise” or “blessing.” The word is derived from the Greek roots “eu” (meaning...
READ MOREShould I consider grief counselling? The loss of a loved one is always a challenging situation to cope with, even when the loss is expected. There is no way to prepare to grieve and no “normal way” to grieve. As time passes, most people do...
READ MORENearly one million people die by suicide each year worldwide. This means that every 40 seconds, the loss of a person who killed themselves shatters the lives of family and friends. For those that have been affected by a suicide (termed ‘suicide...
READ MORESociety often fails to acknowledge some types of grief, making it challenging to express your sadness or navigate the healing process. “Disenfranchised grief” is a term that refers to grief that is not recognised or accepted by society and...
READ MOREDenis Waitley wrote: “Time is an equal opportunity employer. Each human being has exactly the same number of hours and minutes every day. Rich people can’t buy more hours. Scientists can’t invent new minutes. And you can’t...
READ MOREIn an ideal world, everyone would have cleared out unnecessary belongings from time to time, as their lifestyle changes, or as they lose interest in hobbies or as their children grow up and leave the nest. It is definitely best if you tackle the...
READ MORE“When someone you love dies, the world as you’ve known it is totally upended”. Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Dr. Kübler-Ross was credited with helping to open up discussions and the studying of death. She also contributed to better care of many...
READ MOREInternationally, thousands of people are reported to be missing every year. Police statistics from 2000 to 2020 revealed that 94,252 people were reported missing in South Africa, of whom 16,151 were children. In 2013, a child went missing every...
READ MOREBeing the bearer of bad news is always difficult, especially if it causes sadness and grief. Even professionals such as doctors who regularly have to inform families of a loved one’s death, don’t find this an easy task. It’s always a...
READ MORENowadays more and more members of South African families live abroad, and not only do we miss them while they are living so far away, but it also makes dealing with their passing more difficult. It can be complicated, expensive, and traumatic to...
READ MOREIf you are reading these words because you are planning the funeral of your loved one, it is my sincere wish that you will find some comfort and solace in your dealings with us. Maybe the death of your loved one is sudden and...
READ MOREOur Journey of Healing Grace workshops commenced 2 weeks ago. We took hands with Zelda Language, a Psychologist who experienced the trauma of baby loss herself and invited parents who suffered miscarriage/stillbirth/neonatal baby death to join us...
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