Embracing Life busy with edu-therapy training, upcoming northern showcase
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Northerners trained in edu-therapy are ready to assist others when it comes to resolving emotional pain that results from unhealthy grieving.
That’s according to Embracing Life Initiative co-chairperson Linda Cairns, who said in April, 21 northerners completed the training and are willing to use their new skills to be on the forefront of future change. In the last 14 years, Cairns estimates she assisted around 500 people when it comes to dealing with grief and moving forward.
“There are many losses we suffer almost daily, but grief is a topic we don’t talk about very much either,” she said. “Those people who are trained will then be able to do one-on-one work with people who are grieving and can’t seem to find a way of moving from the past to the present, and then hope for a future to come. There’s also the opportunity to do groups.”
Cairns explained dealing with grief can involve a variety of issues not associated with death such as the loss of a job, self-esteem, a relationship or trust. It can also be the result of abuse or come with failing an exam.
