Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Rev. Sky – “What is grief?”

Rev. Sky talks about the universality of grief and how people grieve differently.

Madelyn – Advice to younger self

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

Claudia – My story

Claudia tells her story about art and grief

Madelyn – Holding space

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

Jacqueline – You don’t have to be an artist

Jacqueline discusses how in art therapy we tap into that child in all of us that is not concerned about what is right or wrong

Craig – How men process grief

Craig talks about his personal story of grief and how he learned to process his emotions in a healthy way. He discusses the challenges that men face when grieving, and offers advice on how to find healthy ways to cope with loss.Craig lost his wife, his mother, his job, and his home in a short period of time. He describes how he felt pressured to be stoic and strong for others, and how this made it difficult for him to grieve. He eventually realized that it was important to allow himself to feel his emotions, even the difficult ones.Craig shares some of the things that helped him to process his grief, such as talking to a therapist, writing in a journal, and spending time in nature. He also emphasizes the importance of finding support from friends and family. This video is a powerful and moving story of how one man found healing after experiencing a series of devastating losses. It is an important reminder that grief is a normal and healthy emotion, and that there are healthy ways to cope with it.

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Janice – “Not feeling grief when someone dies”

Janice talks about why some people don’t feel grief and what it may mean.

Claudia – Waterlillies

Claudia talks about how she painted on panels big enough to hug to help her with her grief

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Keith – “You need not be alone”

Keith discusses getting help, resources and that you don’t need to be alone.

Cheryl – “My story”

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.