Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Corrie – Getting comfortable with discomfort

Corrie talks about being comfortable and uncomfortable with grief

Claudia – You do not have to be an artist to do art therapy

Claudia explains why you do not have to be an artist to benefit

Corrie – We cry because we love

Corrie talks about crying, hurt and love

Corrie – Triggers

Corrie discuss the many types of triggers

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself

Professional Insights Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of professionals helping people and families to cope with grief.

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

Maureen talks about anticipating a holiday and considering honouring a loved one

Janice – “Grief can be complicated”

Janice discusses disenfranchised grief and holding on to hurt.

Madelyn -Healing and support group for Asian Canadian women

Madelyn discusses the value in having your voice heard

Claudia – Art therapy and costs

Claudia talks about how people may shy away from art therapy because of costs and how training schools can be an option

Kristal – Attending Memorials as a Support Worker

Kristal discusses the importance of finding ways to honour people that have been lost and how they have impacted you. She speaks to how she often chooses not to attend public memorials for those she has lost as a support worker as they are often very overwhelming. Instead, she has her own personal rituals or ways of honouring those she has lost personally including opening a window. She discusses how this practice was used when she worked in palliative care.

Marija – The wilderness of grief

Marija discussed acknowedging all aspects of grief and living with grief.