Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Maureen – “Counselling… a safe place”

Maureen discusses the right counselling space for you.

Jacqueline – It’s an Honour

Jacqueline explains why it’s an honour to be a part of her clients healing journey

Christian – “Grief can shape you”

Christian talks about realizing the impact grief has.

Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

Rev. Sky – “The grief tunnel”

Rev. Sky talks about going forward and growing in the grief process.

Sara – Lyrics

Sara talks about how lyrics can have an impact on how we experience music

Craig – My Story

Craig’s story is one of resilience and triumph. In the span of just 18 months, he lost his marriage, his mom, two dogs, a cat, his job, and his house. But rather than give up, he picked himself up and started over. He went back to school to become a therapist, and now he’s helping others who are struggling to overcome adversity. Craig’s story is a reminder that no matter how bad things seem, there is always hope. With hard work and determination, you can overcome any challenge.

Craig – How men process grief

Craig talks about his personal story of grief and how he learned to process his emotions in a healthy way. He discusses the challenges that men face when grieving, and offers advice on how to find healthy ways to cope with loss.Craig lost his wife, his mother, his job, and his home in a short period of time. He describes how he felt pressured to be stoic and strong for others, and how this made it difficult for him to grieve. He eventually realized that it was important to allow himself to feel his emotions, even the difficult ones.Craig shares some of the things that helped him to process his grief, such as talking to a therapist, writing in a journal, and spending time in nature. He also emphasizes the importance of finding support from friends and family. This video is a powerful and moving story of how one man found healing after experiencing a series of devastating losses. It is an important reminder that grief is a normal and healthy emotion, and that there are healthy ways to cope with it.

Jacqueline – Art Therapy & Grief

Jacqueline discusses about art therapy and how it brings a special layer to help move through grief

Amanda – “Hospice like home”

Amanda discusses the value of feeling like being at home during palliative care.

Claudia – Defining an art therapist

Claudia talks about art therapy as a form of psycho therapy

Rev. Sky – “Youth alert”

Rev. Sky talks about youth and when it’s time to reach out for support.