Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Maureen – “Milestones and anniversaries”

Maureen talks about loss and what happens over time.

Calls to Care, Calls to Action: Bearing Witness to Global Catastrophic Loss of Life and Traumatic Events

We bear witness to stories of mass loss of lives, stories of families in Gaza being forced from their land, loss of culture and traditions, and countless other ways systems of colonization and oppression can contribute to other non-death losses those who are directly affected currently and have historically faced. As we discussed in a previous article, we can also experience collective grief following natural disasters, accidents, international conflict, and acts of violence that have resulted in catastrophic loss of lives.

Janice – “Photographs”

Janice explains how photographs can be a doorway to help move forward.

Rev. Sky – “Wallowing”

Rev. Sky talks about how wallowing can help you release emotions and heal.

Madelyn – Advice to younger self

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

Chantal – Giving space

Chantal discusses how it is good and honouring to the one you’ve lost to give space and feel everything

Sara – My Story

Sara talks about why she became a music therapist, espression and connecting to feelings

Madelyn – Expressing your feelings

Madelyn talks about being a 2nd generation Canadian chinese and keeping grief in. She explains the importnace of expressing your feelings and not feel guilty about it

Jean – It’s all about love

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

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

Jacqueline explains how art can be like journal entries that you would keep private

Jen – “Yoga for grief”

Jen discusses how yoga can help release stress and give you strength to help deal with the circumstances you need to deal with.

Jean – What grief feels like physically

Jean discusses the physical effects she has experienced in grief