Posts by Grief Stories
Jenn – What an art therapist can show us about processing grief
Jenn – What an art therapist can show us about processing grief
Jenn talks about how art can give a form to grief. It can give it shape and texture so it can be seen when it is often so invisible. It can also be messy which so like our grief experience
Jenn – What does an art therapist do
Jenn – What does an art therapist do
Jenn explains how art therapist use the creative process to help people make positive changes to improve their overall health and to enhance their well being
Jenn – Barriers to art
Jenn – Barriers to art
Jenn talks about the barriers that may prevent someone from including art as part of their grief or emotional process including judgment of your art skills and more.
Jenn – In grief an art therapist can be there to walk with you
Jenn – In grief an art therapist can be there to walk with you
Jenn discusses how an art therapists can support you in those moments of pain. They are there to honour your stories and experiences.
Jenn – The difference between expressive and creative arts
Jenn – The difference between expressive and creative arts
Jenn explains the difference between expressive and creative arts. You don’t have to limit yourself to art making to help you through your grief process. Expressive arts encompasses a wide variety of approaches including drama, dance, movement, writing and music
Jenn – Art can be grounding and meditative
Jenn – Art can be grounding and meditative
Jenn explains how the textures , qualities and colours of art can be grounding and meditative
Jenn – Art can give voice
Jenn – Art can give voice
Jenn talks about the barriers that may prevent someone from including art as part of their grief or emotional process including judgment of your art skills and more.
Jenn – Your art completely belongs to you
Jenn – Your art completely belongs to you
Jenn explains the wonderful thing about art is that piece belongs completely to you and you have the power to do whatever you wish with it . She makes some suggestions as to what you may want to do.
Jenn – Art can give a break from grieving
Jenn – Art can give a break from grieving
Jenn talks about one of the most overlooked benefits of making art during bereavement. It can provide and escape from your grief.
Bryan – Anticipation
Bryan – Anticipation
Bryan discusses the experience of having his father go through a coma and ultimately dying from gun violence
Bryan – Empathy for others
Bryan – Empathy for others
Bryan talks about how losing his father to gun violence was difficult and how taking things day by day helped him get through many difficult times. Now he wants to help children who are going through something similar to what he did. Things will get better and there is always a light at the end of the tunnel
Bryan – Helping Others
Bryan – Helping Others
Bryan explains how his experience with grief has helped him help others and why it’s so important for him.