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JOYCE AITKEN is an author, keynote speaker & advocate for grief & mental health awareness. After retiring from a career in Urban municipal government she returned to university & completed Advanced studies in Thanatology (the study of death & dying).
Grief is universal. Everyone struggles with loss in their life, whether they are navigating the loss of beloved people through death, loss of careers, relationships, hopes, dreams or pets.
Joyce brings here energy, passion & authenticity to audiences in her powerful presentation
“Getting Comfortable With Grief”.
Audiences will be left with a clearer understanding of their own grief & how to provide truly compassionate support to others who are struggling with loss.
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Joyce Aitken, RMA, CMC
Grief & Mental Health Advocate
Author, Keynote Speaker
What audiences are saying...
“Joyce has presented in our rural area multiple times & each presentation has brought connection, kindness & understanding to our community. Joyce holds space for people in all stages of grief with a quiet validation & reassurance that we are not alone. No matter what size group you are building a presentation for, Joyce has a way of impacting & connecting to each & every person there.”
Jeanine Russel, Rapid Cases Counselling, Kindersley, Sask.
“Joyce’s presentation was just extraordinary & a blessing to so many in our community who had recently lost a loved one. Her warmth, humour, personal experience & insights put people at ease & offered almost immediate comfort. Our audience was truly grateful for her very practical, helpful, honest & sincere presentation.”
Rev. Deb Walker, Shaunessy United Church, Vancouver, B.C.
“Joyce’s presentation invited a diverse audience to think about grief as a person experiencing grief or as a person supporting someone on their grief journey. Everyone needs to hear this wonderful presentation! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!"
Susan Carney, Saskatoon, Sask.
“Joyce Aitken’s presentation was just excellent! She is a truly wonderful presenter.. so organized… so conversational in her tone … a truly effective communicator. Such a meaningful & helpful time for me to “sit at her feet”.
Gladene Smith, Minnesota, USA
About the Book
Books can be ordered directly from the author by contacting her & e-transferring her at:
joyaitken@sasktel.net
$20 each plus $5 shipping.
Joyce Aitken offers us a PRACTICAL GUIDE on how to respond to other people’s Grief and Tragic Loss.
Written from the author’s personal experiences after her husband’s death by suicide this book provides advice and encouragement to anyone wanting to provide truly compassionate support to those who have experienced loss.
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A beautiful offering to those who feel awkward and uncertain in approaching grieving individuals. It has practical ideas and instructions to ensure that our attempts to reach out to those in grief will be effective, meaningful and free of the grief rhetoric that does more harm than good. Joyce has done a remarkable job of using her personal pain of tragic loss to craft a simple and potent piece of education."
Abby Napora MACP RCC www.abbynaporacorpconsulting.com
Joyce’s voice shines in this book with her heartfelt personal stories, her humour and her genuine desire to assist and equip us when we encounter someone who is grieving. An excellent guide for clergy, chaplains, pastoral care groups, grief support groups, family members and friends, and anyone who accompanies someone who is grieving. This book is a “MUST-READ” for all of us!"
Sarah Donnelly
Grief Retreat Facilitator and Spiritual Director
Drawing on her own rich experience and thorough research Joyce Aitken has crafted a much needed guide on responding to tragic loss. Joyce’s accessible writing style helps the reader be more understanding and compassionate in how they respond to such losses. I highly recommend Sincere Condolences for its heartfelt guidance and practical LIFELINES on a topic we need to talk more about."
Rev. Richard McCorrister
Podcast links:
Interview by Ginette Biro
Interview by David Edey
Moose Jaw Public Library Podcast
For speaking engagements or bookings, please fill out the above contact form.
Contact
Tel: 306-796-7633 | joyaitken@sasktel.net
For multiple copies, please contact the author for the bulk buy discount.
