Grief, Exhaustion, & Rest

Christian – “Stigma of opioid death”

October 1, 2019

Christian talks about the social acceptance of an opioid overdose.

Sara – My Story

April 30, 2021

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

Jenn – What does an art therapist do

January 24, 2022

Jenn explains how art therapist use the creative process to help people make positive changes to improve their overall health and to enhance their well being

Janice – “It’s hard work”

December 10, 2018

Janice explains that hard work is necessary to reach the calm and peace.

Madelyn – Holding space

July 8, 2021

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

Jenn – Your art completely belongs to you

January 24, 2022

Jenn explains the wonderful thing about art is that piece belongs completely to you and you have the power to do whatever you wish with it . She makes some suggestions as to what you may want to do.

Madelyn – Expressing your feelings

July 8, 2021

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

Weathering the Intense Emotions of Grief

August 3, 2022

Grief often comes with powerful, unpredictable emotional shifts that can be painful to experience. While it’s important to find ways to sit with these feelings, to acknowledge the pain of grief and accept loss, it’s also necessary to find ways to ease and manage the pain. There are several simple activities that you can explore to help.

Sara – Music and grief

April 30, 2021

Sara discusses how music can connect and help by acknowledging grief and bringing comfort

Amanda – “Reach out”

December 10, 2018

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling numb”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky discusses how feeling numb is a normal emotion and what you need to move forward.