Grief and Trauma

Krista – “Feel the feelings”

December 4, 2019

Krista discusses why she thinks it’s important to deal with feelings. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Death of A Loved One / Grief and Trauma / Video

Shannon – Blessings and sadness

November 22, 2022

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of a Partner / Grief and Trauma / Suicide / Supporting Others / Video

Krista – “Things you can do that help”

November 11, 2019

Krista shares some of the things that help her through the grieving process.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Donna B – “Having Faith”

September 26, 2019

Donna explains how faith has helped her. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Donna B – “Brotherhood of Military”

September 24, 2019

Donna talks about support from the extended family of the military. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Death During Service / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Shannon – Losing is a life skill

November 22, 2022

Shannon shares about losing her husband to suicide, her parents and her father-in-law. She felt broken and to be able to take care of her kids and her self seemed overwhelming. It took someone telling her that you can heal from trauma to give her hope for healing.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of a Partner / Grief and Trauma / Suicide / Video

Tips for Grieving During the Holidays

December 23, 2022

The holidays can bring up a lot of feelings, especially when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether it’s the first holiday season without someone, the holidays mark a time where someone you love died, or it’s just hard to be around celebration when you’re not feeling celebratory, December can feel heavy.

These are a few tips for grieving during the holidays.

Blog Post / Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death By Overdose / Death of A Loved One / Grief and Trauma / I Am A Griever / I Am A Supporter / In Memoriam / Perinatal / Suicide / Supporting Others

Jaylene Delorme-Buggins – “We Matter Campaign”

December 17, 2018

Jaylene talks about addiction, abuse, loss and how she turned her life around.

Grief and Trauma / Support for Indigenous Youth / Video

Doug – “Two sides of the story”

December 16, 2018

Doug talks about perspective and forgiveness. Doug continues to grieve the death of his daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Rev. Sky – “Retraumatization”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky discusses trauma and re-experiencing the initial emotion had at the beginning of a loss.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Bryan – Anticipation

October 30, 2021

Bryan discusses the experience of having his father go through a coma and ultimately dying from gun violence

Death of a Parent / Grief and Trauma / Video