Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Janice – “It’s never too late to grieve”

Janice talks about the importance of noticing feelings.

Shannon – Growing through Grief

Shannon discusses post traumatic growth and how it can be an expectation

Donna – “Helping a grieving friend”

Donna shares some practical ways to help someone in grief.

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Jen – “Releasing grief through yoga”

Jen discusses how some poses can help release stress.

Craig – Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Craig how he overcame a series of challenges, including the loss of his marriage, his job, and his home. He talks about how he found the strength to keep going and how he learned to be more resilient.

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself

Janice – “Photographs”

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

Cara – My story with intellectual disabilities and grief

Cara talks about how she came to see how people with intellectual disabilities need to be supported in grief

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself