Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

Chantal defines what a graphic novel is and how words mix with imagery like a dance

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

Maureen talks about getting help and what is right for you.

Maureen – “Group therapy vs individual therapy”

Maureen talks about what kind of counselling may work for you.

Amanda – “No person is an island”

Amanda talks about the power of community and the importance of reaching out.

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

Claudia – Being stuck and art therapy

Claudia discusses remunating how art therapist can help create different positive perspectives

Carrie – Creating a photo narrative

Carrie explains how photography can give insight and express things that there reallhy aren’t words for. Photography can be one addtitional way in which to express and capture those moments of our sorrow, grief and pain as well as transformation and healing

Donna – “Helping a grieving friend”

Donna shares some practical ways to help someone in grief.

Amanda – “Hospice”

Amanda talks about the comfort zone in palliative care.

Cheryl – “My story”

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.

Amanda – “The Little Things”

Amanda talks about how little things can be a huge gift during palliative care.