Couture EOLD

@coutureeold.bsky.social

Thanatologist | End-of-Life Doula I support people navigating #grief. Evidence-based, current literature, research, theory & applied practice. 15+ years experience in research & field settings. Cape Breton, NS, Canada 🇨🇦 www.nataliecouturethanatology.com

"This morning parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers in Tumbler Ridge will wake up without someone they love—the nation mourns with them, Canada stands by them," says PM Mark Carney as he reacts to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. #cdnpoli

“Simple rituals can be extremely effective (reduce grief, anxiety and increase confidence). Rituals appear to benefit even people who claim not to believe that rituals work. Rituals can have a causal impact on people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” (Gino & Norton, 2013).

Writing Workshop poster. Workshop on Ritual and Creative Practice. Exercises and prompts. Small group. All materials included. February 10th 7-8pm in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. 299 Commercial Street. Cost 25 dollars. To register email coutureeold@gmail or call 902.217.5914

Two 50-something men in the isle of the grocery store talking about how hard they had it as children. Both men describing physical/emotional abuse from their mothers without naming it - trying to laugh it off all while nodding and understanding. People WANT to talk. We NEED community grief spaces.

Here's to everyone who might be feeling disappointed, #grief, angry, guilty, or jealous as we ring in the new year. These feelings are important to acknowledge but don't seem to have the same PR as the "positive" feelings. Let's talk about that more in 2025.

Man looking visibly upset in the dark at 3am after saying "I'm gonna start this new year off on a positive note."

Signing off, with this suggestion to maintain our peace of mind over these few days so filled with emotion & expectations. Create yourself a retreat space. Use it. Whether you're soaking up joy, breathing out sorrow, or calming your frustrations - take some mindful moments. Wishing us peace. K 🧡

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Maybe this time of year is hard. Maybe it's the actual worst. Are you hesitant to go to events worried you won't feel cheery enough, or want to leave part way through. I get it. Give yourself permission to take breaks, arrive late/leave early, or decline an invitation. Take care of yourself.