Grief and Trauma

Krista – “How a counsellor helps”

November 11, 2019

Krista explains how a grief counsellor has helped.

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

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

March 13, 2022

John discusses trauma and grief

Grief and Trauma / Supporting Others / Video

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / 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

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

Rev. Sky – “Why”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about the question of why and how to look beyond it.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Children’s Grief and Loss Toolkit (ages 6-12) [FREE Downloadable PDF]

September 8, 2025

Grief is a natural experience, and is considered one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. 1 in 14 children under the age of 18 will experience the death of someone close to them. Every year, approximately 200 000 children are grieving the death of someone in their extended family or community.…

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of A Loved One / Grief and Trauma / I Am A Griever / I Am A Professional / I Am A Supporter / Toolkits

Russell – “Need to talk”

December 16, 2018

Russell talks about both mothers and fathers having needs. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

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

Donna B – “Grieving Over Time”

September 24, 2019

Donna about time, how grief changes and moving on. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Grief and Disability: Carrie’s Story

September 20, 2022

It has become clear to me over time that we have much work to do to ensure the delivery of disability-sensitive grief literacy and grief support. In March of 2022 my proposal for four 1-hour sessions was approved, we provided the program for 20 participants. My heart was full in each session.

My heart remains full of hope that conversations, education, and expertise about disability sensitive end of life care and grief support will gain momentum as more and more people join in on this vital conversation.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Blog Post / Grief and Trauma / I Am A Professional / Supporting Others

Tenille Campbell- “We Matter Campaign”

December 17, 2018

Tenille discusses her loss and how writing helps with her hurt.

Grief and Trauma / Support for Indigenous Youth / 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