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Am I Grieving Right?
Is my grief normal? Am I being weak? Is this taking me too long?… Dr Paul Beadon, Lead Clinical Psychologist at Rowans Hospice, looks at how grief affects…
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Find life's flavour: How to enjoy eating again to live well
One thing you may not realise about a life-limiting illness is how much it can affect your relationship with food and eating. Why is it so important to…
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Abseil-utely terrified! How hypnotherapy can help us regain control in life
Tracy’s hands were shaking, her breathing was speeding up. Her worst fear was facing her… to abseil down the Spinnaker Tower. Would her hypnotherapy sessions help her ‘over…
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Eric Clapton, Bluetooth & Cigarettes… what is Spiritual Care in the 21st Century?
You might think that spiritual care isn’t for you if don’t have a religious belief. Our Chaplain Carol Gully explains how modern spiritual care is so much more.
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Why don't we talk about dying?
We don’t talk about death and dying, but having these conversations now can enhance life and help you live well NOW because Dying Matters. Dying Matters Week 8-13…
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Goals to Values: Reassessing life goals to find renewed meaning and fulfilment in life
by Gemima Fitzgerald, Clinical Psychologist & Bereavement Lead at Rowans Hospice Lent came to an end over the weekend, and for many of us, so too did several…
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Education: Changing the face of end of life care in the 21st Century
What role must education play to ensure we deliver the best end of life care? Jill Short, Education Lead, explains what we do well, and what more must…
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50 years on... How one lady's vision revolutionised care for the dying
As we celebrate 50 years of modern hospice care, we look at one remarkable lady’s vision that changed care of the dying, and what still needs to be…
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From Zurich to Mount Zion... and everything in between
The crazy adventures of marathon addict John Kinchen, who is running across Europe to fundraise for Rowans Hospice in memory of his Dad.
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Resilience out of Grief
How would you help a child through loss and bereavement? Rowans Meerkat Service is there to help grieving children grow into resilient adults.
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