Jacintas's Smile – Sibling Bereavement Support

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3 Peak Challenge FundraiserDetails of the Donegal Climb 11th June... www.eventbrite.ie/e/3-peak-challenge-fundraising-event-in-aid-of-jacintas-smile-tickets-320776941467 ... See MoreSee Less

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" To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow"Work completed on our garden space, thanks again to all involved Eric and Lars Humborg, James Garvey and friends.“This project was funded by The Healthy Ireland Fund supported by the Department of Health and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth” ... See MoreSee Less

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Bookings now open for both of our 3 peak challenges! Beautiful Locations.... Wonderful Scenery..... and a Great Cause!!Places LimitedBook in advance Please follow the link here to bring you to the booking page on Eventbrite for the Donegal climb. www.eventbrite.ie/e/3-peak-challenge-fundraising-event-in-aid-of-jacintas-smile-tickets-320776941467Please follow the link below for the Wicklow climb on Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.ie/e/3-peak-challenge-fundraising-event-in-aid-of-jacintas-smile-tickets-321240889147Swilly Hiking Club Bluestack Ramblers Walking Club Donegal Foyle Hillwalking Club Maumturks WalkingClub Lecarrow Walkers Boyle Curlew Walkers Athlone Hill Walking Club Walking Buddies Group Castlebar Walking Group Galway Walking Club Foxford Ramblers Walking Club GOA-Claremorris: Walking Group North West Mayo Hillwalking Club East Mayo Ramblers Leitrim Hill Walking Festival Sligo Walks Lanesboro Triathlon Club Galway Triathlon Club Longford Triathlon Club Letterkenny Tri Island Triathlon Club Roscommon Athletics Club Sligo Triathlon Club Msc Tríathlón Lough Key Triathlon Club ... See MoreSee Less

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Sending our our Christmas cards 🎅🏽🤶🏼

Sending our our Christmas cards 🎅🏽🤶🏼

To our clients and new friends ❤️

It’s lovely to feel the connection to you all and we also feel that wish that we didn’t know each other through sibling loss 😏

However, we are with you and we are sending you all so much warmth and wishes of hope and laughter through this Christmas and year ahead 😌

We hold your hearts in ours ❤️

#siblingloss #hope #christmascards #love #bereaved #bereavement

On Sunday we had our Santa’s Grotto fundraiser i

On Sunday we had our Santa’s Grotto fundraiser in Vita House 🎅🏽🤶🏼

There was hot chocolate, a winter wonderland, Mrs Clause, live music, a magician, a wishing tree, Santa Clause and lots of presents 🥰🥰🥳

Honestly to see the children’s faces it was so beautiful and heart warming.

They were in awe whilst singing, twirling and jumping and simply just being children ✨

We in Jacintas Smile would like to thank all of the team in Vita Hose for making the magic happen ✨✨🥳🤶🏼🎅🏽

Also to all that attended from Roscommon town and the surrounding areas. It was lovely to meet you all and so encouraging to know through your feedback that you will be coming back again next year 😁😉

Thank you to those that sponsored through donations and raffle prizes 👏🏼

Wispys
West-bake (glenamaddy)
Tommy Joyce
@molloys_lifestyle_pharmacies
@molloysbakery
@lidlireland
@aldi_ireland
@dunnesstores
@roscommonleisurezone

And of course to all our volunteers on the day and the lead up to it to having the place looking family friendly and very festive 🎅🏽🤶🏼

You guys are deadly 👏🏼👏🏼

#santasgrotto #vitahouse #familyfun #festivities #roscommon

Appreciation post ❤️ As the morning sun beams

Appreciation post ❤️

As the morning sun beams through open window I have been reflecting on my last six years.

As of yesterday I can now officially say that I am a Holistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist 😌🥳😊

I remember wanting to be a therapist since I was 8!!

Since the year Declan died, I remember watching my family fall apart and trying to just make sense of it all, trying to understand why we all literally broke into pieces.

Standing back and watching with sadness and confusion.

I knew even then I couldn’t fix it but I also knew I needed to understand the impact of what was happening.

I went on to get my degree as a Social Care Worker but it just didn’t seem to fill in the gaps for me enough, I needed to know more, to understand myself more ✨

So I began my course in Holistic Psychotherapy.

And I can finally say I am qualified!!

I say this because it was supposed to take three years but for me it took six and I am absolutely ok with that.

It took six because during this time Jacinta died, then Fintan died, then I had two children and got married and built a house and of course set up Jacinta’s Smile and all the inbetween.

It’s been a very long and difficult road full of sadness, shock, despair, loneliness, heartbreak and so much deep fear.

And,

It’s been transformative, happy, beautiful, inspiring, flourishing and freeing to start to begin to look at the parts of myself that needed to be acknowledged and heard in my grief and bring some self compassion to that ❤️

And this course has allowed me to fall into all of those pieces, the light and the shadow.

Without judgement or shame or blame.

Simply being ok with. . . . . . .

Moral of the story - you can do hard things 👏🏼✨❤️

#qualified #hope #selfcompassion #love #grief #holistic #bereavement

Last night we were honoured to present to @Iacp.ie

Last night we were honoured to present to @Iacp.ie student and pre-accredited members.

I’ll not lie, it was actually the most nervous I have ever been of all of the presentations as I was speaking in front of my peers.

Through a pounding heart and taking a deep breath and knowing I was in the safety of compassionate and authentic individuals it allowed me the space to continue. 😌

It is Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week this week and it is so important to raise the voices of our children in our communities that are grieving and just may not know how to put words to their overwhelm of emotions.

Therefore we were grateful to have this opportunity ✨

#childrengrievetoo #childrengrieve #bereaved #bereavedsibling #grief #loss #hope

Tonight at 19:30 😌 Katie-Anne will be speaking

Tonight at 19:30 😌

Katie-Anne will be speaking to Anna over on their @iacat_ireland Instagram page.

We are doing this to mark the beginning of Bereaved Childrens Awareness Week ✨

We will be speaking about how it was to be a bereaved child, what may help and how the creative arts can support the grieving process.

We would love to see you there 🥰

#bereavedchildren #bereaved #bereavedchildrensawarenessweek #childrengrievetoo #hope #collaberation

Aishleen’s podcast with the lovely @jen_cameron_

Aishleen’s podcast with the lovely @jen_cameron_ is going love today ❤️

If you are feeling in the mood to resonate with sibling grief and loss in general do have a listen ✨

You gave an extra hour in your day to do something for you, this could be it 💓

The Power of You podcast 👍🏼

Go gently today everyone 😌

#love #loss #siblings #grief #hope #death #bereaved

We are always overwhelmed by the love and support

We are always overwhelmed by the love and support we receive each day! We want to thank you for your continued support of Jacinta's Smile, without it, we simply could not help those in need of our services! 😚

How to Support Us:

💙Like, Comment & Share our posts
💚Tell others about our services
💙Get involved in our events
💚Make a contribution: https://jacintassmile.ie/donate/

#Charity #SupportUs #ThankYou

We are currently in the midst of organising a fund

We are currently in the midst of organising a fundraiser in December.

What is so lovely is along the way through reaching out to strangers we have gotten replies such as this:

“I knew Fintan well, I knew him as an intellectual, as a great friend to so many, as a caring, thoughtful soul.”

It’s so truly lovely receiving these types of messages. They are like a little wrapped gift of love and messages along the way ❤️

And also leaves essences of utter pride for our siblings that have died and the impact that they have left on others ✨

Always try to be kind.

People will always remember how you made them feel 😌

#siblinglove #proud #bekind #messages #signs #keepgoing #believe #hope #bereaved #grief #loss

Mindfulness can be a useful tool for any child or

Mindfulness can be a useful tool for any child or adult. However, we understand it can be difficult to convince children to sit still in silence! Take a look at our tips for introducing mindfulness to your child's life by visiting the link below. 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️

https://jacintassmile.ie/mindfulness-for-children/

#Mindfulness #ChildMindfulness #JacintasSmile

Jacinta’s Smile together with Vita House present

Jacinta’s Smile together with Vita House present our very own Santa’s Grotto right here in Roscommon town🎅🏽

We are very excited to announce our newest and most magical fundraiser ✨✨

This event is no doubt going to fill up fast so make sure you book your tickets soon ⛄️☃️

We have a lovely experience in store for you and your family.

And we can not wait to see all your faces light up with the excitement and magical festivities 🤶🏼

Share this, screen shot it and get tagging for an event not to be missed 👏🏼🎅🏽😍

#letthemagicbegin #santasgrotto #festivities #fun #santa #mrsclause #festive #magical #roscommon #roscommontown

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