Death of A Loved One

Krista – “Crying”

Krista talks about how crying helps her. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Hope – Benefits of child-centred grief programs

Hope discusses hope grief camp gave her and her family a place to feel normal

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Joyce – Mothers supporting mothers in grief

Joyce talks about the value of a support network of other mothers who have lost

Weathering the Intense Emotions of Grief

Grief often comes with powerful, unpredictable emotional shifts that can be painful to experience. While it’s important to find ways to sit with these feelings, to acknowledge the pain of grief and accept loss, it’s also necessary to find ways to ease and manage the pain. There are several simple activities that you can explore to help.

Donna B – “Sharing Stories”

Donna shares a story and explains why it feels so good. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Hope – Not wanting to burden my Mom and school

Hope talks about her fathers death, burdens and the importance of sharing emotions

Kate – My story

Kate tells her story of being away when her brother died of an opioid overdose

Sunny- Processing Different Losses During the Pandemic

Hope – Benefits of play in helping kids work through grief

Hope discusses how recreation and play can help kids understand deal with their loss.

Krista – “How a counsellor helps”

Krista explains how a grief counsellor has helped.