Death of a Parent

Cheryl and Mike – “Multiple losses”

Cheryl and Mike discuss the differences in loss of people who love you unconditionally. They continue to grieve Cheryl’s father and the death their daughter in a car accident.

Bryan – Vulnerability

Bryan talks about things are not always OK and that’s OK and things are going to get better

Bryan – The Three Fs

Bryan talks about the three cornerstones that he lives by …three f’s and how they support him in living a hopeful and positive life

Adam – Crying and singing

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Adam talks about how crying and singing helps him cope even at the cemetary

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Sam – My story

Sam tells his story and losing his father, uncle and cousin in a short period of time

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Kim – It’s different during a pandemic

Kim talks about how the pandemic influenced how they were able to deal with her Mum’s death

Karyn and Aidan – Support.

Karyn and Aidan discuss how much the support they received helped

Cheryl and Mike – “Why get counseling”

Cheryl and Mike talk about the benefits of counselling. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Holly – Singing in the last days

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

Karyn and Aidan – Humour

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they use humour as a connection and a coping tool