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Christmas and Grief: A Guide to Coping During Life Transitions
Introduction We’re told Christmas is the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” It’s a season of joy, merriment, and goodwill—filled with...

Samantha Cooke
Dec 1, 20244 min read


Navigating Change with Self-Care: 7 Practices for Life’s Major Transitions
Introduction Navigating life transitions - whether it's the end of a relationship, a career shift, or a journey of childlessness - can...

Samantha Cooke
Nov 24, 20244 min read


Facing Milestone Birthdays: A Guide to Embracing Midlife and Quarter-Life Reflections
Introduction Milestone birthdays go beyond marking another year; they invite us to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Ages like 18, 30, 40,...

Samantha Cooke
Nov 9, 20245 min read


Why Taking Time for Yourself Can Be So Hard - and Why It Matters
Introduction: The Challenge of Putting Yourself First In my last blog , I wrote about the importance of taking breaks as a counsellor,...

Samantha Cooke
Oct 27, 20245 min read


Why Your Counsellor Takes Breaks: Ensuring the Best Support for You
Introduction Before starting my private practice, I worked in schools as a school counsellor. I remember being told I would have a break...

Samantha Cooke
Oct 13, 20245 min read


The Seasons of Life: Embracing Change and Renewal Through Nature’s Cycles
Introduction: Nature as a Mirror for Life’s Journey When I was setting up my private practice, I spent a lot of time crafting the look...

Samantha Cooke
Sep 28, 20245 min read


The Shattering Loss of Childlessness
There Once Was a Childless Cat Lady The world may be changing, but for centuries, one question has remained: what are little girls made...

Samantha Cooke
Sep 15, 20245 min read


How to Cope with Friendship Loss
Introduction Losing a friend can feel like losing a piece of yourself. The world moves on, but you’re left grappling with the silence and...

Samantha Cooke
Aug 17, 20245 min read


Who I Am: Amidst Illness and Loss
Introduction I have just finished watching " I Am: Céline Dion " and I am deeply moved by the incredible journey of this legendary singer...

Samantha Cooke
Jul 27, 20246 min read


Challenging Societal Constructs: Shake it Off Like Taylor Swift
Introduction Last month, Newsweek published an article titled “ Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model .” Her alleged crime? Being...

Samantha Cooke
Jul 21, 20245 min read


When Life Changes: Coping Strategies and Moving Forward
This blog expands on an excerpt from my article, ‘Lost in Transition: Coping with Life’s Big Changes,’ originally published by...

Samantha Cooke
Jul 6, 20246 min read


The Grief of Life Transitions
This blog expands on an excerpt from my article, ‘Lost in Transition: Coping with Life’s Big Changes,’ originally published by...

Samantha Cooke
Jun 24, 20245 min read


Unmasking Loneliness: Navigating the Depths of Isolation
Introduction to Loneliness Loneliness. It's a word that carries weight, conjuring images of solitude and isolation. But what exactly is...

Samantha Cooke
Jun 9, 20246 min read
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