Coping With Loss

For many Canadians, retirement income isn’t as straightforward as it once was. With fewer workplace pensions and longer life expectancies, the challenge isn’t just saving for retirement — it’s knowing how to turn savings into reliable income that lasts. This is where an SPA comes in...

If you or someone you loved recently experienced a traumatic loss and are concerned you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health professional shares signs and symptoms to look out for, as well as some tips for coping.

Prolonging your life and providing much-needed support after a death... that’s female friendships for you.

For too many of us, the New Year bring feelings of sadness as we long for loved ones who are no longer here, or experience grief related to other losses.

Pregnancy or infant loss can result in feelings of grief, sadness, and even shame, making it a particularly hard time for parents – a time that is often faced alone..

"As a psychotherapist, I don’t have the ability to cure a terminal illness. But as a person, I am able to put my shoes to the ground to raise money to fight a disease that is bigger than me, and, hopefully, help others while I’m at it..."

In Canada, approximately one in 14 children will experience the death of a family member by the age of 18. During such times, children are often overlooked in the grieving process and are sometimes referred to as “the forgotten mourners.” re are five ways you can support a grieving child...

As people become more climate conscious, understanding the environmental impacts of traditional funeral approaches becomes all the more important. That's where "green funerals" come in.

Grief around the holidays is a difficult burden to carry. Those in mourning may keep silent about their sadness as they go through familiar routines and traditions. But this time of year can be a reminder of the past, when a missing loved one was present to celebrate with us...

In this month of October, a time of reflection and thankfulness, let’s see if we can start living life in a different way. Instead of living in fear of death, let’s live because of it. Recognizing that time is not infinite allows us to ask ourselves the important questions...