<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Growing Memories Program Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bereavement Education Advocacy. Grief Solo Retreat. Youth & Nature Connection. Somatic Practitioner. ]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/laurielynnclarkblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:36:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Bereavement Education and Somatic Grief Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online bereavement education sessions provide a flexible and accessible way to improve your confidence when navigating your personal grief process. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, including boundaries, triggers, self-care...




Bereavement deeply affects emotional, mental, spiritual, and somatic well-being. Somatic approaches offer gentle and supportive ways to navigate grief and loss across these interconnected domains.]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/bereavementeducationsomaticgriefwork</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692fc19ff769f847ed6557b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Holistic Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bereavement Education]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:45:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_5da81f79f975456f9941721a380cd905~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balance Grief and Gratitude with Grace]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bereavement circle facilitator models an explorative, empathetic curiosity within the group dynamic. Their commitment to upholding a com]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/balance-grief-and-gratitude-with-grace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672c8200bbb816b0afebf7a4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:03:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_75d00bb936644b0a94dda0f8bc9d7f1d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somatic Grief Work: The Collective Wisdom of the Group Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honouring the collective wisdom that is revealed through vulnerable narratives,  helps each participant to feel less isolated in the grief.  Given the opportunity to witness this intelligence is a deeply rewarding and humbling gift to receive by all involved in the circle.]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/bereavement-somatic-grief-work-the-collective-wisdom-of-the-group-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66889b2f02479cf5f4ff4183</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2024 01:21:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_983d159215164ffeaa98a0219290c2ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_524,h_433,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereavement- Sharing Grief Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grief Circle provides a safe sharing space of confidentiality while participants empathize with each other’s vulnerabilities....]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/grief-is-a-shape-shifter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">601c5eb1ab46470017678179</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:36:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_82e1f2077263429f8cc57767bb99a9dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A day in the life of a 'FOREST DAY Program' with youth in the LANARK HIGHLANDS. November 29th, 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is an honor to experience such silence in the cedars with eight children at my side.]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2019/11/30/debrief-pa-forest-day-in-the-lanark-highlands-november-29th-2019</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe8ffe9ed0017913fe4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:38:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_5c5c252e26c143de86024a324516d028~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somatic Grief Work. 
A Non-hierarchical Companionship Approach to Co-regulation and Compassionate Connection.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article will explore the principles of a “companionship approach,” as outlined in Companioning the Bereaved, its benefits, and how… ]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/somatic-grief-work-a-non-hierarchical-companionship-approach-to-co-regulation-and-compassionate-co</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995d33ef797687350e5a25e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:27:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_7860e36a7bc04c4cad9a359fc9fc882f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tend to your grief work with Bereavement Companion Laurie Clark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somatic grief work focuses on walking alongside rather than ‘fixing’ it. Sessions emphasize presence, safety, and compassionate witnessing..]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/tend-to-your-grief-work-with-bereavement-companion-laurie-clark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e221f39fa713d5dd585f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:55:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_b600c506bcd7424392d68139a83ffc36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigate grief with compassion, connection, and renewed strength.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article explores the best options available for those looking to find solace and community through online grief support. ]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/by-embracing-bereavement-support-available-online-you-can-navigate-grief-with-compassion-connectio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694aa5b314b59a1e70bca098</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:51:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_5bea502a1951491cb1fc97b53bcfdea1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Grief Through Somatic Grief Work ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somatic Grief Work]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/healing-grief-through-somatic-grief-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69382ed2648729fef524648c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:40:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_349041eb5973476fa77ecafd36125f81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality Service Learning in the Outdoor Classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students participate in planting Mandala Edible Medicinal Perennial Gardens at UCDSB Elementary school article link: https://www.insideottawavalley.com/opinion/restorative-practice-in-schools-includes-nature-connection/article_35eecebb-30d2-5240-9570-526cbb3b5a92.html   Quality Service Learning in the Outdoor Classroom   Quality service-learning experiences are valuable for students and educators, as well as for community partners who are directly participating in their local service project....]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2020/02/23/quality-service-learning-in-the-outdoor-classroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe845ed400017c0318b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:09:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_6791095a640b4fcd801810e60041f511~mv2_d_2873_1876_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Lynn Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[February Snow Moon Ski Days with youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2020 February Snow Moon brought forth hip deep snow for our little nature enthusiasts to explore, climb, build, dig, ski, toboggan,...]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2020/02/13/february-snow-moon-ski-days-with-youth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe845ed400017c0318a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:23:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_3b3695f60e734515b3f998f0330879c6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debrief PA DAY January 31st 2020 / 4 to 7 year olds]]></title><description><![CDATA[We began the day exercising our core routine- a Morning Gratitude Circle around the fire- while enjoying sub-zero temps. We then set off...]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2020/02/03/debrief-pa-day-january-31st-2020-4-to-7-year-olds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe8ffe9ed0017913fe9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:59:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_ad89c4d875cd4ed3aab312edfa65e06d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2020 PA Forest Day and March Break Programs (this blog post was written pre-covid)]]></title><description><![CDATA[2020 PA Forest Day Winter Programs and March Break Nature Connection Program: Wandering down the trail to identify forest medicine,...]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2020/01/02/2020-pa-forest-day-and-march-break-programs-with-laurielynnclarkcom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe8ffe9ed0017913fe7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:41:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_aa440647fc8a443aa37b93c505499873~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Lynn Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereavement Groups (7 week programs)                                with Lanark County Home Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[2017 It is an honour to co-facilitate LCHS Bereavement Groups (7-week programs) with participants in need to be authentic and to be heard, as well as to share and empathise in others' grieving process. For more information regarding 7-week bereavement programmes, contact Lanark County Home Support ( www.chslc.ca ).   Bereavement Circles with Native Flute Music   As a circle facilitator, holding space in  bereavement programs with Lanark County Home Support  to accompany individuals...]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2019/12/10/bereavement-circles-restorative-communication-journal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe8ffe9ed0017913fe6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:08:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_3314c5c89fc64517aa31d50358204013~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_405,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Lynn Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[nature immersion and restorative communication circle sharing go hand in hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Lynn Clark- Outdoor Classrooms/ Nature Immersion as a Restorative Practice (Photo: Children (4-7 year olds) walk hand in hand to...]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2019/12/07/nature-immersion-and-restorative-practices-go-hand-in-hand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe8ffe9ed0017913fe5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2019 21:35:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_7e099c45753e42b699ac58c40472c046~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Lynn Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper Canada District School Board partners with Lanark County Elementary Schools ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanark County Community Justice's BE STRONG Program partners with UCDSB's Rural Elementary School's Outdoor Classroom Design process.    Garden Classrooms and Restorative Practices on the Elementary School Playground “The Garden is a master teacher of responsibility and decision making. In taking responsibility for a living, growing ecosystem that will endure beyond a single class, students begin to co-create their outdoor classroom. In this way, garden-based learning goes beyond general...]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2019/11/18/upper-canada-district-school-board-partners-with-lanark-county-elementary-schools-and-lcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe80278a30017ee164f</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Classroom/ Nature Immersion]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:46:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_db7bbbb31c56430eae6b1295be9af3e9~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PA DAY Forest Program/ October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[We started the day with a gratitude circle around the fire where we passed the talking piece and expressed our personal interests and...]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2019/10/31/pa-day-forest-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe8ffe9ed0017913fe3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:35:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_5c9be3c5343a4e47acd6568ab6fee04d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Lynn Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grief Ceremony with Death Doulas / Conscious Dying Institute- Healing through Sound and Voice with C]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was called to co-facilitate a Self-Care Ceremonial Workshop in the Sacred Passage Doula Certificate program /Ottawa with The Consicous...]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/2019/10/18/healing-through-sound-and-voice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe8ffe9ed0017913fe2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_23ed41e871284f5a9abce3c7dc25adb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Lynn Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planting Cardinal Direction Perennial Gardens in the Outdoor Classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planting for the future of Drummond Central School's outdoor education program - a nature connected community event.]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/outdoor-classroom-planting-cardinal-direction-perennial-gardens-on-the-playground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f578fe8ffe9ed0017913fe0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:12:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_cb08aea096eb4eda81a06bc8f97338ac~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laurie Clark</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Article- Ontario Society for Environmental Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor Classroom article  - Ontario Society for Environmental Education's Interactions 
Link: https://home.osee.ca/current-issue/intera]]></description><link>https://www.growingmemoriesaudio.com/single-post/ontario-society-for-environmental-education-article</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6f1b3c365d230017f186ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Classroom/ Nature Immersion]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Nature Connection Youth Programs ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holistic Health]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2019 10:53:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85b150_e1065845907f4b109edc4e04325df643~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Growing Memories Musical Audiobook/Grief Literacy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>