Daphne Shipka

Ceremony... "Ceremony is essential to humans: It's a circle that we draw around important event to separate the momentous from the ordinary. And ritual is a sort of magical safety harness, that guides us from one stage of our lives into the next, making sure we don't stumble or lose ourselves along the way.... Ceremony and ritual march us carefully right through the centre of our deepest fears about change..." ~Elizabeth Gilbert How do you create ceremony and ritual in your life? Much Love Daphne xox #beginagain #lifeisbeautiful #wellbeing #mindfulness #selflove #movingforward #funeral #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #grief #ceremony #ritual #daphneshipka See more

Mindful Monday! The voice inside our head... Just remember how far you have truly come. You are exactly where you need to be, on this journey called life. The Universe has your back.... I believe in you! Much Love Daphne xox #mindfulmonday #beginagain #lifeisbeautiful #yegcoach #yeg #wellbeing #mindfulness #selflove #movingforward #yougotthis #daphneshipka See more

I Choose To Feel Good About Myself Today! I think the real goal in life is to feel good. We want money because we want to feel better. We want good health because we want to feel better. We want a nice relationship because we think we will feel better. And if we could just make feeling better our goal, we would eliminate a lot of extra work. How can you really feel good in this moment? What thoughts can you think right now that wil...l make you feel better? That’s the question you need to constantly be asking yourself. Feel Good Friday! Much Love Daphne xox #feelgoodfriday #feelgoodnow #beginagain #lifeisbeautiful #yegcoach #yeg #wellbeing #mindfulness #selflove #movingforward #journalprompts #daphneshipka See more

Psychological Services for Albertans 65+ Did you know Albertans who are 65+ receive coverage for clinical psychological services up to $60 per visit, to a maximum of $300 per family each benefit year for treatment of mental or emotional illness by a registered chartered psychologist. Connect with Alberta Blue Cross for further information. Much Love ... Daphne xox #happieraging #seniorssupport #agingwithgrace #albetra #ahs #makinglivesbetter #aginginplace #happieraging #caregivers #agingparent #healthadvocacy #wellness #yeghealthcare #yeghealth #daphneshipka See more

Mindful Monday! Let's kick off this week together with gratitude, love and release the things that are no longer serving us. What you are going to let go of this week, comment below ... Much Love Daphne xox #mindfulmonday #beginagain #lifeisbeautiful #yegcoach #yeg #wellbeing #mindfulness #selflove #movingforward #journalprompts #daphneshipka See more

Have you shared your wishes with your family? It is unfortunate that most people do not have a plan in place should something unexpected happen to them. It is so very important to talk about it with your loved ones or have it written down. As a Transition Coach and End of Life Doula, I can help you start the conversations around advanced care planning, death and dying with your family. You can then feel at ease as we put together your p...ersonalized comfort plan knowing we have your wishes in place, in a way that honours your life. This is your life and it is important. If you would like to know more about how I can support you, please send me a message. Much Love Daphne xox #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #deathdoula #grief #funeralplanning #funerlservice #yegfunerals #albertahealthservices #caregivers #palliativecare #terminalillness #caregivers #healthadvocacy #wellness #yeghealthcare #yegcoach #yeghealth #patientcare #daphneshipka See more

Chiropractic Services for Albertans 65+ Did you know ... Coverage for chiropractic services is up to $25 per visit to a maximum of $200 per person each benefit year. The chiropractor must be a licensed Alberta practitioner.... Download 11-Tips for Aging-Well Seniors, link is in the bio or the link below . https://daphneshipka.com/11-tips-for-aging-well-seniors/ Much Love Daphne xox #healthadvocacy #wellness #yeghealthcare #yeghealth #patientcare #happieraging #seniorssupport #agingwithgrace #albetra #ahs #makinglivesbetter #aginginplace #happieraging #agingparent #daphneshipka See more

Mindful Monday! Acceptance is a normal response to grief. Here are some of the things you may experience after the loss of your loved one.... Acceptance may look like: -Emotions start to stabilize -Stop avoiding and become present -Start to engage with friends again -Form new relationships -The good days tend to outnumber the bad days -Reframe your thoughts, my loved on died, but I am going to be okay -Shift into your new reality -Connection to your past loved on provides comfort Please remember these are all normal responses to grief. Much Love Daphne xox #yougotthis #encouragement #beginagain #acceptyourself #accepting #griefandgratitude #goodgrief #griefsucks #movingthroughgreif #griefandhealing #loveandloss #normalizegrief #yeg #chooselove #yegcoach #wellbeing #mindfulness #selflove #healingjourney #bereavementsupport #caregivers #daphneshipka See more

Mindful Monday! How to replace Negative thoughts about yourself. Negative self-talk can be more destructive than drugs and alcohol. Your mental health should be your priority #1. A tip that often helps clients is to ask yourself if you would be okay with your 7 year old child thinking this way?... A simple reframe of your thoughts can allow yourself to have a better outcome. For example: Ask yourself what do I want instead? Remember, what you focus on expands. Much Love, Daphne xox #mindfulmonday #beginagain #lifeisbeautiful #yegcoach #yeg #wellbeing #mindfulness #selflove #movingforward #journalprompts #daphneshipka See more

Happy Valentines Day! "The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship you have with yourself." ~Dr. Steve Maraboli ... Holding space and sending out love and blessings to those who need it most xox Much Love Daphne xox #selflove #valentinesday #compassion #loveyourselffirst #selfcare #chooselove #yegcoach #daphneshipka See more

Happy Lunar New Year! ~The year of the OX~ 7 Things to know about the Lunar New Year ... 1. It falls between January 21-February 20 2. It is celebrated by over 1.5 billion people 3. Lunar New Year is also known as Spring Festival 4. It is a popular travel time 5. The Chinese character Fu` is everywhere. Fu` means fortune or good luck 6. People avoid wearing black, they wear red to attract good luck 7. Scissors are taboo because they symbolize severing connection Happy Friday & How are you going to celebrate today? Much Love Daphne xox #chinesenewyear2021 #yearoftheox #lunarnewyear2021 #lunarnewyear #celebrate #daphneshipka See more

You can both grieve AND live a full life. When my mom died I took a leave of absence from work and pretty much life, confined myself to my condo and cried. It would be a good day if I could muster up the energy to get out of bed or take a shower. I didn’t want to see any friends or family. I then booked a solo trip to Mexico that somehow allowed me to enter back into my life. After the trip I decided it was time to start slowly showin...g up in the world in a way that felt right for me. It has been 2 years since my mother passed, and I have released a job that no longer served me, purchased a new home and started a new career path. I have lived more in the past 2 year than I have in a very long time. What seems impossible during the early stages of grief, does in time become possible. Honour your feelings, receive the support you need, take time to heal and trust that you are exactly where you need to be. Much Love Daphne xox #beginagain #lifeisbeautiful #grievingprocess #grievingdaughter #motherlessdaughter #greifsucks #griefcoach #goodgrief #griefandhealing #loveandloss #normalizegrief #yeg #yegcoach #yegcommunity #trusttheprocess #healingjourney #motherlessdaughters #bereavementsupport #caregiversupport #daphneshipka See more

Birth and death are just different sides of the same door. Birth opens life on earth. Death opens life in spirit. Our lives never end they simply change form as we change realms.

Mindful Monday! Depression is a normal response to grief. Here are some of the things you may experience after the loss of your loved one.... -Loneliness and isolation even when people are around -Feeling like you are surrounded by darkness, and completely overwhelmed -Things that once held meaning no longer do -Personality changes -Extreme fatigue -Temporary suicidal thoughts, what’s the point of going on -No sexual interest -Inability to make decisions -Uncontrollable crying or tearfulness -Loss of control, feeling powerless Please remember these are all normal responses to grief. Much Love Daphne xox #yougotthis #encouragement #beginagain #mentalhealth #griefandgratitude #goodgrief #griefsucks #depressionsupport #movingthroughgreif #griefandhealing #loveandloss #normalizegrief #yeg #chooselove #yegcoach #wellbeing #mindfulness #selflove #healingjourney #bereavementsupport #caregivers #daphneshipka See more

We don’t move on from grief. We move forward with it! This is a beautiful inspirational ted talk given by Nora McInerny, who lost her second pregnancy, her dad, and then her husband all in same year. Happy Saturday! ... https://www.ted.com//nora_mcinerny_we_don_t_move_on_from_g

Happy New Year! Whoo hooo - we did it and 2021 is finally here! What are your intentions for 2021?... Intentions are the energy of your soul coming into action with your physical reality. And, remember my friends the most beautiful thing about life is that no matter what happened to you in the past, you can always begin again. Here are 3 things I am choosing to focus on in 2021: 1. Be grateful, and ask for what you want. 2. Be brave, and believe in magic. 3. Trust in something bigger than you, and detach yourself from the outcome. Things may seem a little impossible right now with everything going around you. Now is your time! You can’t wait for others to decide what your future will look like. As a Coach I am here to help you navigate the uncertainties of life so that you may start to see your path and find your purpose. If you are struggling to find your path to purpose, please reach out and send me a private message. What are you choosing to focus on in 2021? Much Love Daphne xox. #happynewyear #visionandgoals #griefandgratitude #2021 #yegcoach #beginagain #chooselove #griefandlove #griefandhealing #abrahamhicks #daphneshipka