Grief and Trauma

What Can Help with Early Traumatic Grief?

October 25, 2023

When your child dies you are thrown into a nightmare. None of this is expected to be easy.
Even after several months, it still isn’t. There have been some things that have helped us during
our grief. Maybe they will help you, too.

Blog Post / Collective/Community Grief / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / I Am A Griever / I Am A Supporter / Supporting Others

Sarah K – Talking to my kids

February 7, 2022

Sarah discusses the challenges of discussing her kids about their Dad;s death to heroin and helping them on their journey through grief

Death By Overdose / Grief and Trauma / Supporting Others / Video

Rev. Sky – “What is a trigger”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky explains triggers, identifying them and what you need.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Cheryl and Mike – “Everybody’s different”

December 16, 2018

Cheryl and Mike discuss how everyone is unique in their grieving. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Krista – “Strength”

November 11, 2019

Krista talks about how she sees strength and sucking it up. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / 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

Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Other Special Days

September 15, 2022

When we are grieving, some days are more difficult than others. Grief comes in waves like the sea and can feel like an intertwining labyrinth of emotions. Birthdays, anniversaries, and special dates that are associated with our loved one who has died can contribute to more emotionally intense days which can be worsened through the anticipation and “what ifs” of the upcoming day. These difficult days can leave us feeling defeated and it can almost feel like we’ve taken two steps backward in our grieving process, but grief does not have a timeline, and these feelings of setbacks are opportunities for healing.

Blog Post / Collective/Community Grief / Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Grief and Trauma / I Am A Griever

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

Donna B – “5 Generations of Service”

September 26, 2019

Donna talks about her son and how her family understands service. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

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

Russell – “Relationship”

December 16, 2018

Russell discusses how loss affects relationships. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Perinatal / Video

Brenda and Dale – “Seeking Help”

December 17, 2018

Brenda and Dale discuss how seeing a counsellor helped them. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Grief and Trauma / Suicide / Video

Donna B – “Support from the military”

October 1, 2019

Donna explains how great the military support has been. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

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