There may be tears and a deep longing for someone. There may also be days when choosing supper feels difficult, answering a message takes more energy than you have, or you need a little space without knowing how to explain why.

You might feel…[Read more]

“Life isn’t always about moving forward. Sometimes it’s about slowing down long enough to appreciate where we are. The changing seasons remind us that not everything needs to grow, bloom, or become something new. Some seasons are simply meant for resting, remembe…[Read more]

Federal MAID bill expected October 27

On October 23, Justice Canada confirmed that ministers will present a bill on October 27 that is expected to:

* Indefinitely exclude mental illness as a sole underlying condition for MAID.
* Create a federal pathway for advance MAID requests after diagnosis o…[Read more]

“Not every new beginning feels exciting. Sometimes it begins with uncertainty, a little sadness, or the quiet realization that life will never be quite the same. But beginning again doesn’t mean leaving behind the people, memories, or moments that shaped us. It simply means…[Read more]

A little help. A little breathing room. 💜

I meet you where you are, with patience, understanding and respect for your choices. Together, we find the support that feels right for you.

Sometimes support means a ride to an appointment. Sometimes it means a warm meal, a game of cards, or someone who has…[Read more]

What song should never, under any circumstances, be played at your funeral?

We often talk about the songs we love, but our “absolutely not” list may reveal just as much about us. Maybe it’s painfully overplayed, wildly inappropriate, or simply makes you reach for the skip button. Which song is officia…[Read more]

“Some of life’s most meaningful moments happen when we least expect them. A conversation that changes how we see the world, a stranger who becomes a friend, or an ordinary day that turns into a treasured memory. We cannot always choose what each season brings, but we can l…[Read more]

“Not every ending comes with a goodbye. Sometimes life changes so quietly that we don’t realize a chapter has closed until we look back. We may miss who we were, the people we shared our days with, or the life we once imagined. Be gentle with yourself through these chang…[Read more]

We don’t need perfect words.
We can offer presence instead of pressure.

1. Instead of “You’re so strong.”
“You don’t have to hold everything together with me.”

2. Instead of “You’ll get over it.”
“I’m here as you find your way, one day at a time.”

3. Instead of “You should…”
“Would you like me…[Read more]

“We spend so much of life waiting for the right moment, the perfect day, or a better tomorrow. But sometimes, the most precious gifts are already here — a conversation that makes us laugh, a hand reaching for ours, or a quiet moment with someone we love. Life doesn…[Read more]

My Family Support Workbook, Guidance Through Every Season, offers a compassionate place to record your wishes, begin family conversations, and make room for practical planning and reflection.

Work through it one page at a time, at your own pace, on your own or…[Read more]

I’ve created “Little Memories, Lasting Love,” a free printable with gentle prompts for sharing family traditions, funny stories and lessons from people who matter to us.

All you need is paper, a pen and a few quiet minutes. Sharing is optional, and everyone can take their k…[Read more]

That’s the heart of Cozy Chronicles, my monthly newsletter from Guidance in Every Season. It offers gentle reflections, seasonal recipes and simple ways to make room for comfort through life’s changes.

October’s 14-page edition, A Place…[Read more]

Through Guidance in Every Season, I create books and journals that offer space to reflect, remember and take things at your own pace.

Two of my newest books are:

📖 Love Again, Without Letting Go
A gentle guide to dating and companionship after the loss of a partner, while h…[Read more]

I offer compassionate, non-medical end-of-life support and create grief resources, children’s stories, and keepsake journals to encourage comfort, connection, and remembrance.

Today I shared my new Gentle Grief Support Toolkit—a 33-page print…[Read more]

I’m Heather, the person behind Guidance in Every Season in Grande Prairie. Today I shared my new Gentle Grief Support Toolkit—a 33-page printable PDF with grounding activities, meaningful remembrance, and gentle ways to care for yourself at your own pace. It’s available for $19.

I also offer compa…[Read more]

Through Guidance in Every Season, I create journals, workbooks, children’s books, and supportive resources designed to open conversations, preserve memories, understand grief, and bring comfort when words are hard to fin…[Read more]

I’m an End-of-Life Doula and the founder of Guidance in Every Season in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. I provide compassionate, non-medical support to individuals and families navigating advanced illness, end-of-life planning, grief and r…[Read more]