Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

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

Rev. Sky – “Wallowing”

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

Corrie – Grieving during a pandemic

Corrie discuss the grieving during a pandemic

Amanda – “Reach out”

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.

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.

Christian – “Growth out of pain”

Christian tells about how grief changes and we grow.

Madelyn – Accept what you are feeling

Madelyn talks about how it’s ok to not be ok.

Michele – Expressive arts and healing grief

Michele defines expressive arts and how they can help healing in grief

Amanda – “It’s a gift to love someone”

Amanda talks about grief and it’s connection to love.

Grief Busting Zine [Downloadable!]

This zine is designed by mental health professionals and contains information about grief, different types of grief we may experience, gentle reminders on how to move through grief, as well as tips for those who may be supporting someone in their life who is grieving.

Claudia – My story

Claudia tells her story about art and grief