Grief Talk Café

Life is a journey. How we travel through life, and the paths we take, are choices each must make for ourselves. "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened (Lao Tzu)" Join us as we start this months theme of "Life by Design" month's

as we end the month we look at all we have discussed about self-love and offer some tips on how we can improve our self-love.June is over. Our theme. Practicing

Why is Self-love so hard? Join us today as we discuss why so many of us find self-love difficult.

In this episode of Grief Talk Café, we talk about the importance of self-love and how self-love can benefit various aspects of our lives. Please join us for this important topic.

This June we are looking at practising self-love and how we practice self-love. What is self-love? we need to treat ourselves like we treat other people. think about how you treat those you love and care for. Do you treat yourself with the same love, care and compassion?

Join Jennifer Thom and Darlene Rempel for a special episode of Grief Talk Café with Ava Bartsch and Suzanne Eason who share about their lives and what they learned at Growth Day 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Grief and loss are mostly looked at as a time in our lives when we are surrounded by loss and pain, today we share how grief can sometimes lead to growth in our lives. Please join us and learn how our grief can lead to our growth.

Jennifer and Darlene share about the importance of maintaining a growth mindset and how we need to grow in our lives to be the best versions of ourselves.

We all go through grief and loss in our lives, however what can we do to turn those moments of loss into moments of personal and interpersonal growth in our lives? Greif and loss can teach us how to cope and give us an opportunity to learn more about ourselves.

Jennifer and Darlene discuss what they have learned and shared about the Art of Communication this month.

Jennifer is joined by Kit to talk about communication during conflict and how to use communication to resolve conflict with yourself and others. 

Today on Grief Talk Café we discuss Non-verbal communication. This refers to the use of body language, gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice to convey messages, emotions, and attitudes. It is a vital component of effective communication, and research has shown that it can convey more information than verbal communication alone.

Join us as we dive into the world of non-verbal communication and explore its various forms and meanings. We will discuss the different types of non-verbal cues, such as posture, eye contact, and facial expressions, and how they can affect our communication with others.

Jennifer and Darlene talk about the art of communication and how we can use communication to resolve and avoid conflict in all aspects of our lives.

Jackie Seely, owner of BizSUITE “Where ideas and action meet” a marketing company within the County of Newell. Jackie shares with us the importance of building relationships with people, her passion for her work and her goals this year. She also talks to us about finding the strength to grow through grief, loss and change.

On this episode of Grief Talk Café, we are joined by Ava and Dawn. They are High-Performance Coaches and share with us their tips on how we can start the year right with coaching and mentorship. We discuss setting goals, and expectations and being effective in what we do throughout the year. 

Join Jeniffer and Darlene as we talk about the New Year, our plan for the year, and how to start the year right!

How to Lighten Grief during the Holidays with special guest Pastor Maggie Theiss - This week on grief Talk Café we are discussing how to lighten your grief during the holiday. Please join us.

Christmas can be an especially difficult time for people who are going through loss, please listen to learn some ways you can lighten the load.

In today's episode of Grief Talk Café, we are joined by Darcy Deering, who worked as a Funeral Director for over 15 years, he shares with us his unique perspective on Grief and service for those who are grieving.

On this episode of Grief Talk Café, we are discussing "How long Grief Lasts". We are joined by Janine Jordan who shares her experience in life and how she has experienced grief.

This week on Grief Talk Café we are discussing anticipatory/preparatory grief. We are delighted to be joined by Kit Livingston, Kit began her career in 1988 as a Care Aide,
and after 20 years she would go on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is drawn to supporting her clients through life-changing transitions and focused on both palliative and maternity care in her professional practice.

Today on Grief Talk Cafe, we are looking at what is the purpose of grief. Why do we as humans feel grief and how does it impact us? 

Hello, Friends welcome to Grief Talk Café, today is the last episode of our 5 part series on "Unpacking your backpack", today we share "Ways to release the pain". Grab your coffee and join us. Please also share with us how you release your emotions or pain. 🥰

Today is the fourth part of our "unpacking your backpack" series, we look at the importance of finding a safe place and also being a safe place for your loved ones, this is the fourth tool we are sharing to help you in reducing your emotional stress and improving your mental wellbeing.

In this episode of Grief Talk Café we are talking about "Acknowledging your feelings" this is the third episode of our 5 part series that looks at "Unpacking your backpack" Please give us a listen.

Join us to discuss how naming your losses can help reduce pain and unload your emotional backpack.

This August we are looking at how we can reduce the weight we carry due to grief, join us for insightful lessons on grief.

In this week's episode, we look at how our words can impact our community during grief. We look at what is helpful to say to people going through grief and what is harmful.

Hello friends, this episode of Grief Talk Café is crucial given everything that has been happening and happened since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We look at how grief impacts more than just those who have experienced a loss but how it also affects our larger communities from our friends, families, neighbours and colleagues. Please join us for this discussion and let us know what community grief means for you?

Learn more about Discounted Grief in early childhood and its impacts on how we grieve as adults. We also discuss how to help our children with Grief best.

Gabriele Kostek is a Wife and mother of 2 grown children. Worked as an engineer for 20 years. Currently, work from home as a consultant and taking courses in biofeedback and EFT ( emotional freedom technique). Believe in taking it one day at a time and when there is a bad day, the next day is just around the corner and I have a chance at a better day. I lost my Mom suddenly and unexpectedly in 2005. In an instant, I lost my mother, my best friend, and a grandmother to my children. I lost myself. 

A nursing graduate, Annette has decades of experience as a nurse, educator, and health care executive. She served in senior positions of several hospitals in Canada, including Vice President of a large hospital in Toronto and as Vice President, Medical Affairs of the world-renowned Gimbel Eye Centre. With her background as a health care professional, working closely with physicians and other health care professionals. Along with her successful professional achievements, Annette has also overcome some major difficult personal challenges that have contributed to the strong courageous woman she is today. Her faith and persistent positive attitude have sustained her through life’s trials including near-death experiences and the loss of her beloved brother to murder. Annette shares with us her life story and how she keeps moving forward despite all the obstacles she experiences.

A nursing graduate, Annette has decades of experience as a nurse, educator, and health care executive. She served in senior positions of several hospitals in Canada, including Vice President of a large hospital in Toronto and as Vice President, Medical Affairs of the world-renowned Gimbel Eye Centre. With her background as a health care professional, working closely with physicians and other health care professionals. Along with her successful professional achievements, Annette has also overcome some major difficult personal challenges that have contributed to the strong courageous woman she is today. Her faith and persistent positive attitude have sustained her through life’s trials including near-death experiences and the loss of her beloved brother to murder. Annette shares with us her life story and how she keeps moving forward despite all the obstacles she experiences.

In our first episode, we are joined by our dear friend Jackie Seerly for a powerful conversation on the power of courage when facing grief and loss. Jackie speaks about the losses she has experienced in the past year including the loss of close family members, overcoming career change, and even battling Covid-19. Jackie speaks to us on how she has managed to determine and visualize the future she wants and how she doesn't let her current or past circumstances define who she is. You don't want to miss this!

In our first episode, we are joined by our dear friend Jackie Seerly for a powerful conversation on the power of courage when facing grief and loss. Jackie speaks about the losses she has experienced in the past year including the loss of close family members, overcoming career change, and even battling Covid-19. Jackie speaks to us on how she has managed to determine and visualize the future she wants and how she doesn't let her current or past circumstances define who she is. You don't want to miss this!