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Grief will always hit us when we experience loss.

20/6/2017

 
Sharing your tears with others will help you heal - HealingForGrievingHearts.com

Grief will always hit us when we experience loss.

Do you find this statement to be true?

Not that long ago we had a discussion among friends asking ourselves this question. 

We were divided and shared our experiences. Some felt that no matter what they did in the past that grief would hit them like a brick wall when a new loss happened. 

Some said that because they had gone through a grieving process before with the help of someone or a group they felt more prepared. They would still grieve and feel the pain but that they had more insight, rituals, and knew with whom to share their feelings. 

Just the knowledge that there were people out there that would understand them made the loss and grief less difficult. 

You might experience both sides. 

If you experience the sadness, pain and grief of losing a loved one and feel overwhelmed by your emotions you might want to have a look where you can get help. 

Most towns have small bereavement groups that are free to attend. They are a good point to start if you don’t have anyone else. You can find them by searching the Internet or look at your local hospital's website. 

Sharing memories about your loved one is healing. Even talking about how your loved one died can help you to let go of feelings that overwhelm you. 

All of you that have been in an overwhelming grief situation know how difficult it can be to take this first step. 

You can do it!

Take good care and don't forget I can help you too (smile), 
Jacqueline



PS: If you like to talk to someone outside your inner circle about the grief you experience click now or click on the phone and make an appointment for a free call. ☎️  I can help you. 
This free offer is open to former Healing for Grieving Hearts clients too. 

How simple movements can help you when you are grieving

3/5/2017

 
Tears are a sign that our Well of Love is overflowing. -HealingForGrievingHearts.com
I often talk about how much walking in nature helps me to relax and to centre myself when I feel overwhelmed by feelings. These feelings can be grief, anger, sadness, fatigue ... 

It is not only the fresh air and the walking but also the changed breathing pattern that helps me to relax and open my mind to new insights. 

Grieving can be a very physical sensation. There might be tension in our shoulders, back pain, or our nervous system becomes out of balance. The shock of the reality we are facing can lead us to a state of fight-flight response. Our body reacts with stress symptoms like shallow breathing, a compromised immune system, our logical thinking might be impaired too, while we try to comprehend what has happened to our life as we knew it. 

What can we do to find a new balance and taking care of ourselves? 

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine the lungs are a key area where we might hold the energy of grief. 
It is a good idea to open up our lungs by breathing deeply. 

This can be accomplished by 
  1. standing or sitting 
  2. open up your arms wide as if you would want to embrace someone (breathe in)
  3. give yourself a hug (breathing out) 

Repeat as many times as you wish. I find 3-5 times a good number. 

After you release your arms to your side take a deep breath and let it out with a sigh. 

If at any point you feel tears well up please give yourself the space to cry.

Tears are a sign that our well of love is overflowing.

Let the tears flow. By doing so you  acknowledge your feelings. You release energy that might otherwise block you from moving forward. 

Let me know what your go to moves are so that I can share them with others. 


PS: If you like to talk to someone outside your inner circle about the grief you experience click on the phone and make an appointment for a free call. ☎️ 
This free offer is open to former Healing for Grieving Hearts clients too. 

Is it possible to grieve the loss of a pet?

18/4/2017

 
Do you miss your companion? Feeling grief after the loss of a pet is normal. HealingForGrievingHearts.com

If you are a pet owner or you have lost a pet in the past your answer is probably yes. 

Often we are hesitant to show our grief openly about a pet loss because we think we might be judged by society. 

We might hear:
How can one seriously be so sad about the death of a pet? 

Living with a pet means that we are living with a special companion. We can share anything with them. They don’t walk away from us when life gets tough. We can tell them our deepest feelings and know that they won’t repeat it to anyone else. They become our confidants. They never judge or criticize us. They stand with us no matter what happens in our life. Pets might even soften difficult family relationships. 

So why would we think that we will feel different than losing a human family member or friend?
Why would we diminish what we feel, or hide it, or even be ashamed?

It might have to do with the fact that often society doesn’t value the connection to an animal as equal as to a person. 

The most common advice grievers might get are:
  • You can get a new dog. 
  • It was only a cat and she was old. 

You know better.
Grief is grief no matter what the cause and it hurts. 

If you lost a pet recently or a long time ago, my heart goes out to you. 

Surround yourself with people you can share your feelings with. Talk about it so that you can acknowledge what you have lost and start healing your broken heart. 

Love to you,
Jacqueline
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Shame, Loyalty, Rituals and more...

14/3/2017

 
Asking for help and surrounding yourself with supporters is sometimes necessary to reach a new peak. HealingForGrievingHearts.com
Today I was looking through my blog posts. I realized that there are some great ones. (smile)


You might have missed them.


I leave it up to you to dabble in them or just ignore these pointers. 


How Shame can stop you on your Healing path.
Grieving brings up many overwhelming feelings. Shame can be one of them. I share thoughts inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert.  


Does the Feeling of Loyalty keep you from Healing?
This post is about loyalty and what it can mean to your healing process. 


Do I need art therapy/counselling?  
Most of us don’t need outside help from an art therapist to get through the grieving process. So when should you look into it? 


What is your life’s calling?
I am giving a short overview how it came about that I chose my profession/calling as an art therapist. 


Special Days in your life: My mother’s birthday.
It is just that a look at my mother’s birthday and the rituals that I created to honour her and heal my broken heart.  I would like to inspire you to create your own rituals. 


Wisdom Grows in Quiet Places 
This is a post about stillness. 


I hope you will find something in this list that will make you feel less overwhelmed and more connected to your own unique healing path. 


Like always you can get in touch if you want to speak or have questions. I am happy to answer your call or email. 


Take good care,
Jacqueline




PS: If you like to talk to someone outside your inner circle about the grief you experience click on the phone and make an appointment for a free call. ☎️ 
This free offer is open to former Healing for Grieving Hearts clients too. 

I am thinking of you today

14/2/2017

 
wisdom is nothing more than healed pain - author unknown - HealingForGrievingHearts.com

Today I take you in my arms and hold you in a gentle hug.

A hug that includes all the loved ones we are missing today.
A hug that might send a smile to your lips while thinking of them. 
A hug that gives you warmth and understanding for the pain in your heart. 

I am here for you. 

Take good care,
Jacqueline


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    Jacqueline Steudler is an Art Therapist and Grief Recovery Specialist®.
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