Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Maureen – “Counselling… a safe place”

Maureen discusses the right counselling space for you.

Christian – “Grief can shape you”

Christian talks about realizing the impact grief has.

Grief and Disability: Carrie’s Story

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.

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Christian – “Growth out of pain”

Christian tells about how grief changes and we grow.

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

Rev. Sky discusses how trauma affects us on many levels.

Marija – Grieving Situational Losses in a Pandemic

Marija talks about feelings associated with grief and Covid

Madelyn – Advice to younger self

Madelyn discusses how having feelings is a gift and you can work through tough ones. There is hope.

What Does Grief Support Look Like?

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.

Tending to My Garden of Grief

So long as I remember the lives of those I have lost, honour their presence and impact on me and celebrate their spirit, they will continue to live with me and the pain will feel bearable. It will no longer stop me in my tracks. Instead, it will encourage me and propel me forward through the transmutation of that grief into something different, something more nuanced and fluid. I’d like to share a practice for processing grief which I have found to be especially helpful.

Craig – Supporting Someone in Grief

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Craig discusses his personal experience with grief and how he felt when people didn’t reach out to him during a difficult time. He offers advice on how to best support someone who is grieving, emphasizing the importance of simply showing up and letting them know that you care.

Maureen – “They are still your child”

Maureen explains how you find different ways of parenting.