Grief Space Blog

As I sit to express my thoughts on the book “Resilient Grieving” by Dr Lucy Hone, I’m reminded of my initial hesitation about this book. Even after I had purchased it, it sat on my bookshelf for a while before I read it. I think my hesitation was based on the use of the word “resilient” in the title in a book about grief. Sometimes the term resilient is used in the context of “being strong” or “bouncing back from adversity” and I was hoping the book didn’t lean into a narrati

As I sat by my sister's bedside during her illness and end of life journey, I knew something inside me was changing. I wouldn't be the same again. Yes, there was overwhelming grief and sadness. And also, beneath that, a knowing that I would one day offer my presence to others who were travelling home. I didn't yet know this role had a name as no one had ever mentioned an "end of life doula" to me. I understood the role of birth doula and had stepped into that role for friends

I love learning, professional development and spending time with other people who are passionate about working in the end of life space. In 2025 I had the opportunity to complete the Midwifing Death course, facilitated by Wendy Reilly and based on the work of Dr Michael Barbato. This course invited me to take a deep dive into my own beliefs and feelings around death and loss and what it means to offer a supportive presence to someone who is dying. We explored how to walk alon

I’ve made the decision to step away from my official registration as a “Counsellor,” and I wanted to share a little bit about this decision and what it means for my offerings moving forward. There are many reasons why I came to this choice, but the two main ones are flexibility and accessibility. It feels deeply aligned with how I want to offer grief support moving forward. In my work and life, I meet people in many different contexts; whether I’m supporting them through some

What is the dual process model of grief? In 1999, Margaret Stroebe & Henk Schut introduced the “dual process model of coping with...

You may be wondering why people engage in grief counselling or how it could help you. Perhaps you have a perception that talking about...

Where does the ‘five stages of grief’ approach come from? Most people have heard about the ‘five stages of grief’. After all, it’s the...

Anticipatory grief is a complex form of grief that can hide in the shadows. It can be unsettling, confusing and difficult to navigate....

Megan Devine tragically lost her beloved partner. Her experience with grief, along with her work as a therapist, led Megan to develop a...