Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

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

Amanda – “No person is an island”

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

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

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

Janice – “Let the feelings come up”

Janice talks about how it can help to let the feelings come up.

Christian – “Grief can bring new life”

Christian explains where he found hope in grief.

Marija – The wilderness of grief

Marija discussed acknowedging all aspects of grief and living with grief.

Marija – Permission to mourn

Marija discusses the value of being allowing yourself to mourn

Janice – “Own our feelings”

Janice discusses the goals of emotional work and arriving at a peaceful place.

Caileigh – Grief and child behaviour

Caileigh explains when a child experiences grief or a traumatic grief experience, there’s often behaviour that comes from that. Grief impacts behaviour. And sometimes it can be outward behaviour and sometimes it can be internalized behaviour. The good news about grief and behaviour is that it can be managed and supported through effective communication, through therapy and through coping strategies.

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.

Jacqueline – It’s an Honour

Jacqueline explains why it’s an honour to be a part of her clients healing journey

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day