Inviting Gratitude: The Benefits of Gratitude Practices

by Lawrence Phillips | Jul 29, 2022

Stories of loss can carry grief as well as gratitude. In times of great suffering, it can be hard to feel grateful. Practicing gratitude at these times may seem counterintuitive, yet there is increasing evidence in support of the health benefits of gratitude...

Weaving Our Stories of Loss Into Life: A Bereavement Memoir Writing Course by Carol Matthews

by Lawrence Phillips | Mar 31, 2022

Memoir writing is a way of exploring, reflecting on and revisiting a wide range of moments and significant experiences from our lives. Writing a bereavement memoir opens up the possibility of bringing our stories of love, of loss and grief, to life. These stories may...

Guided Imagery & Music Workshop

by Lawrence Phillips | Mar 22, 2022

“Music is an allowing, permissive way of exploring all aspects of the self. Music transforms consciousness.” – Helen Bonny Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Take time for yourself to quiet your mind, calm your nervous system, and journey into...

Mindful Photography Workshop

by Lawrence Phillips | Mar 22, 2022

Mindfulness is a practice that invites being in the present moment, to connect with what is. Using photography to see and acknowledge what is are ways we can step into mindfulness and invite some calm. We might discover some insights into our current circumstances...

Styles of Grieving : A Workshop

by Lawrence Phillips | Mar 22, 2022

While the process of grieving is universal – we all grieve – grief looks different on everyone. Your relationship with the loss (losses) is unique and so too will be your experience of those losses. At the same time, it can be helpful to see yourself or others in...