AG Psychotherapy

10/05/2026

One of the hardest parts of supporting a grieving child is hearing the questions that come out of nowhere.

“Was it my fault?”
“Are you going to die too?”
“Who will look after me?”
“Can they come back?”
“Is it okay that I laughed today?”

Children may ask the same thing again and again. Not because they weren’t listening, but because they are trying to make sense of something that feels far too big.

Simple, honest words matter. Saying someone “died” can feel painful, but phrases like “went to sleep” or “passed away” can leave children confused or frightened. They need reassurance that the death was not their fault, that they will be cared for, and that all their feelings are allowed.

You do not need perfect answers. A calm voice, a truthful answer they can understand, and the chance to ask again can mean more than you realise.

FREE CHILDREN’S GRIEF QUESTIONS AFTER SOMEONE DIES POSTER

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10/05/2026

There are moments when the urge to hurt yourself can feel so strong that it’s hard to think beyond the next few minutes.

In that moment, you don’t need to fix your life. You don’t need to work everything out. Your job is simply to get through the urge safely.

Put some distance between you and anything you could use to hurt yourself. Change where you are. Give your body something else to focus on. Tell somebody what’s happening, even if all you can say is, “I don’t feel safe on my own right now.”

And remember - an urge isn’t an instruction. It can rise, feel overwhelming and then come down again. Sometimes getting through it means taking things 10 minutes at a time.

Please save this for a difficult day. You might not need it today, but one day you could. And share it because someone scrolling quietly through Facebook might need to see it more than you know. 💜

If you feel you might seriously hurt yourself or can’t keep yourself safe, please seek urgent professional help now.

FREE WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE HURTING YOURSELF: SAFETY POSTER

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07/22/2026

Everyone talks about triggers.
Not enough people talk about glimmers.

They’re small moments that help your nervous system feel a little safer.
A little calmer.
It might be quiet.
Fresh air.
Music you love.
A person you feel safe around.

Nothing big. Nothing complicated.
Just small things your nervous system recognizes as “okay.”

They’re easy to miss.
When you’re in survival mode, your brain is wired to focus on what feels wrong or unsafe.

But once you start noticing glimmers, you realize they’re there more often than you thought.
And paying attention to them can help you understand what your system needs to come back to calm.

07/22/2026

When an adult acknowledges a mistake, takes responsibility, and actively works to restore a relationship, they are modeling the exact social-emotional competencies we hope to cultivate in those around them.

Repair signals that the relationship is more important than being right. For many people, witnessing that is transformative.

06/25/2026

06/18/2026

01/25/2026

Old wounds don’t show up as memories. They show up as reactions. What feels automatic now was once necessary, shaped by what you needed to survive. Here’s what to try now. 💛