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The Dying Mind in the Living Human
For a very long time, my work and my writing has focused on death…
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The impact of grief on our senses
As part of the animal kingdom, we are dependent from birth on…
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Precious reflections - treasures indeed
When someone we value deeply dies, emotional reactions and physical…
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Living with Grief
What does it really mean to live with grief?
I should state…
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Reflections on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is another special celebratory day in our country’s…
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Grief, Trauma and Emotional Scars
An NCCG Blog
By Dianne McKissock OAM
Co-founder, National Centre…
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When Mothers’ Day brings heartache instead of joy
Times of celebration usually bring joy, but if we’re among…
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Spare - Reflections on the recent autobiography by Prince Harry Windsor
The word spare has many meanings but generally refers to a version…
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Footprints in the Sand - Life, Grief & the Language of our Feet
Newly bereaved, most of us have difficulty putting one foot after…
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New Year – 2022 Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot...
By the time you get to read these words the new year will be…
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Christmas Hopes & Wishes - A Time to give Thanks
Acknowledging Difference
Religious celebrations of many faiths…