The Coping Centre

02/22/2026

Sometimes, grief makes the world feel unbearably small. Maybe you’ve lost your closest ally, your most trusted listener, and it feels like there’s no one to turn to. That sense of isolation can be heavy, but even when our world feels this small, reaching out — to a friend, family member, or support service — can help expand it again and remind us that we are not alone.

02/17/2026

There is courage in turning toward our brokenness.

When we lose someone we love we can be left feeling shaken, changed, or unsure of where we stand. It can take real courage to acknowledge these experiences.

Turning toward brokenness doesn’t mean having answers or knowing what comes next. Sometimes it simply means recognizing that something important happened and allowing it to be part of our story. ❤

02/16/2026

Family Day can come with expectations about how the day “should” look or feel. If your experience is different, that’s okay.

Today can be an opportunity to check in with yourself and choose what feels most supportive whether that’s connection, quiet time, reaching out, changing plans, or creating space for reflection.

There’s no one way to spend a day about family. 💛

02/14/2026

For some, this Valentine’s Day will be hard.

This day can remind us of people we miss, love we’ve lost, or relationships that were never simple.

Love comes in many forms: In memories, in stories, in small moments, and in the ways we care for each other. Today, you don’t have to celebrate a perfect romance to honor the love in your life.

May there be space for whatever love looks like for you today. ❤

02/12/2026

Special thanks to Cambridge Centre Honda for extending their "Test Drive for Charity" through February!

If winter weather kept you from test driving a Honda last month, now is the perfect time to stop by, enjoy the sunshine and check out some fantastic vehicles all while supporting a great cause.

For every test drive, Cambridge Honda will donate $10 to The Coping Centre, helping support our free programs for individuals and families facing grief and loss.

We are so grateful to have our community coming together to support those in need along side us: Helping us, help others. ❤

💙 Test Drive for Charity – February Edition 💙

We’re proud to be supporting The Coping Centre not just in January, but all through February as well!
🚗 For every test drive taken this month, $10 will be donated to help support vital mental health services right here in our community.
It’s a simple way to make a meaningful impact.
Come take a drive, and help us give back where it matters most. 💙

02/11/2026

Along with the rest of Canada our prayers of comfort are with the Tumbler Ridge community after the terrible tragedy there. Our hearts break for the nightmare those families now face. ❤💔

02/10/2026

When we picture “moving through” grief, it’s easy to imagine a straight climb — steady progress, always upward. But grief doesn’t work that way.

Like a mountain path, the way forward often comes with switchbacks. There are turns that feel like going sideways, moments that seem to circle back, and stretches where the view changes without warning.

Those turns aren’t setbacks. They’re how real paths are built — to make steep ground survivable, to allow rest, perspective, and footing along the way.

If your grief feels winding, uneven, or slower than expected, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re walking a human path, one shaped for care, not speed. 💛

02/05/2026

When someone we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

Grief educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt uses the term "memory gathering" to describe a process that many people find helpful as they grieve — taking time to collect and reflect on the moments that made a relationship meaningful. Rather than focusing only on what was lost, memory gathering can help us remember the goodness that was shared.

Memory gathering might look like saving photos, holding onto small personal items, writing down favorite stories, or inviting friends and family to share their memories. Over time, these pieces often become treasured reminders of love, connection, and shared history.

While grief is never something to rush or fix, reflecting on these memories can offer moments of comfort — and a way to carry forward what mattered most in the relationship. 💛

01/26/2026

If you’re feeling the weight of today, please know there is support, connection, and care available. In compassion and connection, there is strength. ❤❤

01/05/2026

A huge thank you to Cambridge Centre Honda for their incredible support! During their Charity Test Drive Month, proceeds are being donated to The Coping Centre, and we are so grateful to be the recipient of their generosity, once again. Their continued commitment to supporting and giving back to our community truly makes a difference— If you are thinking of test driving a car or know someone who is, be sure to visit our friends at Cambridge Centre Honda! 💙

✨ January 2026 at Cambridge Centre Honda ✨

This month’s Test Drive for Charity recipient is The Coping Centre, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate grief with compassion and care.
And don’t forget, our long-running $100 Referral Program is always here to reward you for spreading the word! Refer a friend or family member, and when they purchase a new or used vehicle, you’ll receive $100 as a thank-you. 🙌
Let’s make this month one of giving, community, and connection.

12/31/2025

As the new year begins, we recognize that for many, this time can feel especially heavy.

Grief does not follow the calendar, and there is no right way to move forward. If you are starting this year without someone you love, please know that your feelings are valid and you are not alone.

As the days unfold, may there be moments of gentleness, connection, and light — and know that The Coping Centre is here to support you along the way.

Wishing you peace and hope for healing in 2026.

12/23/2025

As we close our office for the holidays, we want to extend a heartfelt message of peace and compassion to all those for whom this season may feel especially difficult. Please know that you are in our thoughts and in our hearts this holiday and we wish for peace and hope as you move into 2026.

We are deeply grateful to our donors, supporters, and community for walking alongside us throughout the year. Your generosity continues to make care, connection, and hope possible for so many.

Our office will be closed for the holidays and will reopen on January 5th. Support resources and reading materials remain available on our website, and donations can still be made online during this time through the website at www.copingcentre.com

Wishing you gentleness, comfort, and moments of light in the days ahead. 🤍
— The Coping Centre