“A gardener’s work is never at an end; it begins with the year,

Good self-care is critical for at least three major reasons.

First, we owe it to ourselves and our families to lead joy­

ful, whole lives. While bereavement care is certainly

rewarding, we cannot and should not expect our work to

fulfill us completely

Second, grief gardening is exhausting-physically, emo­

tionally and spiritually. Assisting bereaved children in

movement toward reconciliation is a demanding inter­

personal process that requires much energy and focus.