Death and Grief During a Pandemic

Maureen – “Permission to mourn”

April 17, 2020

Maureen explains about grief being valid and how important it is to look after yourself.

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Kim – Some cry some don’t

March 5, 2022

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Parent / 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.

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Lynda – “Old age home and guilt”

May 15, 2020

Lynda discusses how hard it is during the pandemic to have a loved on in an old age home

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Jean – Grief resources and self care

April 1, 2022

Jean talks about resources that help in processing grief and self care

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Laura- What Might Help in Grief

February 21, 2022
Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Supporting Others

Nicole – Stigma Surrounding Drug Use

March 25, 2023

Nicole discusses how the stigma around drug use has an impact on how people feel able to grieve when those in their community are lost.

Collective/Community Grief / Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death By Overdose / Drug Poisoning and the Pandemic / Supporting Others / Video

Christian – Autonomy for the homeless

April 23, 2023

Christian discusses those who are unhoused and how they want a space that is theirs and how we need to take that seriously especially when it comes to grief

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death By Overdose / Drug Poisoning and the Pandemic / I Am A Professional / 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.

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Holly – Singing in the last days

March 7, 2021

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

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Kim – You can get through this

March 5, 2022

Kim talks about the difference between her Dad and her Mum’s death

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Parent / Video

Sunny- Grief and Maintaining Health

February 23, 2022
Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Grandparent / Death of A Loved One