Sports fandom is a fascinating phenomenon that grips millions of people around the world. Whether it's the roar of the crowd in a packed stadium or the quiet intensity of watching alone at home, sports have a unique ability to evoke strong emotions in fans. Nowhere is this more evident than in the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs, where the dedication of Edmonton Oilers fans will be on full display.
Read MoreThe thing about grief is… it’s a beautifully universal human experience (not just a human experience actually, animals experience it too. I watched People of the Forest 15 years ago and it still stays with me). Every human being experiences loss, some more than others, and everyone experiences it differently. But it’s a given – with life there is loss. It’s painful and confusing, horrible and beautiful and pretty much everything in between.
It's interesting that such a common experience is wrapped in confusion and uncertainty. I’m asked quite often when working with grief if the person is grieving “the right way”, often feeling like somehow they aren’t – because it hurts, because it’s confusing, because it STILL hurts, because sometimes it’s not there at all, because people say you should be devastated and maybe you’re not. I think it’s past time we drop the idea of what grief is supposed to look like.
Read MoreThe holidays are supposed to be a time of family and memories. Dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holidays is very difficult. Read our blog post for some ways to be more gentle with yourself during this time.
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