Grief and Trauma

What Does Grief Support Look Like?

July 20, 2022

When we experience significant, on-going symptoms of grief that interfere with our adjustment to the reality of our loss, it can be time to seek professional help. It can be difficult to know where to find help and what grief support options are available.

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Christian – “Overdose Death”

October 8, 2019

Christian talks about an overdose death not defining who that person was.

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Russell – “Be good to yourself”

December 16, 2018

Russell explains that looking after himself gives him the strength to look after others. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

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

Doug – “Birthdays”

December 16, 2018

Doug discusses time, pity and sharing with others. Doug continues to grieve the death of bis daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Brenda and Dale – “Family”

December 17, 2018

Brenda and Dale talk about their struggles in being a family. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

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Brenda and Dale – “Being self aware”

December 17, 2018

Brenda and Dale talk about self care. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Grief and Trauma / Suicide / Video

Krista – “It does get easier”

December 4, 2019

Krista talks about time and acceptance. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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Shannon – Enough

November 22, 2022

Shannon talks about us all doing the very best we can from the perspectives of a licensed clinical counselor and losing her husband to suicide.

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Rev. Sky – “Retraumatization”

December 10, 2018

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

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Rev. Sky – “Youth alert”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about youth and when it’s time to reach out for support.

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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

Krista – “Grief counselling helps”

November 11, 2019

Krista talks about how a listening ear has helped her. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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