Life in Challenging Times
I have written a series of 12 articles entitled “Life in Challenging Times” talking about Grief, Emotions and Coping Strategies for people struggling with the loss of a loved one especially in the difficult circumstances during the current pandemic. While the death of anyone we care about is one of the most difficult experiences in […]
That Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room That elephant is back in the room, and we are still not talking about it. I’m not referring to COVID 19, although that has initiated much debate about issues like the lack of PPE’s for frontline workers; sharing advice on the challenges of self-isolation and social distancing, although sadly there […]
Leaving Panic out of Pandemic
By Dr Bill Webster I believe we will look back on the COVID 19 pandemic, like we did after 9/11, as a time when the world as we knew it changed. The world will go on, of course, but how we see that world will be transformed. These are strange and scary times, and in […]
Dr Bill’s Legacy – New Grief Journey Resources
Dr. Bill is planning to leave a legacy to grieving people around the world, and we would like to seek your support in this ambitious venture. His “Grief Journey” model of community support has been utilized in many communities in Canada and in the UK, where in July 2019, Bill was recognized for his “exceptional […]
Thoughts and Prayers
When we are grieving, it is good to know that someone is thinking of you and even praying for you. But sadly, these good sentiments are often conveyed in an idiom that has become somewhat hackneyed. I’m referring to the oft used expression, “Thoughts and Prayers.” This phrase has been popularized recently by politicians and […]
An Unexpected Change in Direction
One of my favorite sayings in life is, “Don’t you love it when a plan comes together.” It’s great when something works out, when something you were planning for or hoping for just seems to be fulfilled. We all make plans, for things large and small. When Iwas a teenager, (which only goes to show […]
Understanding Bereavement
Losing anyone you care about, whether spouse, child, parent sibling, family or friend is one of the most difficult and painful experiences of life. There are no words that can fully express what we feel when such situations touch our lives. And yet we need to try to find some way to understand […]
Father’s Day after Dad has Died
Father’s Day is a celebration of Dad’s and many families are making plans to make it special for “the old man”! But when your father has died, it can actually be a painful day of remembering what you have lost. This short article simply says to all those who have lost a father, you’re not […]
Father’s Day after Dad has Died
Father’s Day is a celebration of Dad’s and many families are making plans to make it special for “the old man”! But when your father has died, it can actually be a painful day of remembering what you have lost. This short article simply says to all those who have lost a father, you’re not […]
Tragedy Strikes Canadian Hockey Team
Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. That nightmare became a reality on a dark highway in rural Saskatchewan when the charter bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey players, coaches and team officials was involved in a horrendous accident. Of 29 people onboard the bus, 15 died: 10 players, 2 coaches, an intern, […]