Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Keith – “Timeframe for grief”

Keith explains it is never too late to grieve and there is no timeline.

Caileigh – Wanting to fix a grieving child

Caileigh gives advice about the desire to fix, especially to parents who are grieving themselves as well as supporting children who are grieving.

Christian – “Stigma of opioid death”

Christian talks about the social acceptance of an opioid overdose.

Shannon – Growing through Grief

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

Chantal – What is art therapy?

Chantal explains how art therapy helps us express in ways that words can’t

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.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling numb”

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

Janice – “Grief and the whole relationship”

Janice uses a personal story to talk about how loss can be related to the whole relationship not just the death.

Jen – “Releasing grief through yoga”

Jen discusses how some poses can help release stress.

Katie “Ongoing Grief”

Katie talks about the loss of her mother.

Janice – “Risks”

Janice talks about risks in behaviour and progress.

Maureen – “Counselling… a safe place”

Maureen discusses the right counselling space for you.