Perinatal Bereavement: Navigating the Loss
The birth of a baby is usually a joyous occasion. However, when the outcome of a pregnancy is not the one hoped for, people can feel devastated. In spite of […]
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Grief – and the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’
‘Jane’ is 64 years old – and she isn’t looking forward to Christmas this year. Last summer her husband died after battling cancer for several years. 23 year-old ‘Emma’ is […]
Mind, Body and Spirit Connection: Eastern Health’s ‘Other Healers’
“You can’t give what you don’t have.” And with those words from Dr. Rick Singleton – Eastern Health’s Regional Director of Pastoral Care and Ethics – a recent session of […]
Agents of Hope
The stillness of the night was suddenly shattered – pierced by a screaming pager that summoned Father John Courage, an Anglican clergyman, from his sleep. Before the morning would dawn, […]
Battling the ‘Black Hole’ of Addiction: A Good Place to Start
It’s a comfortable living room in the heart of St. John’s, complete with a fireplace, hardwood floors and big easy armchairs. But the conversations that take place here are anything […]
