Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day

Janice – “Own our feelings”

Janice discusses the goals of emotional work and arriving at a peaceful place.

Jeff K – “What is grief”

Jeff discusses the many aspects of grief and how we are all connected. Jeff continues to grieve the death of his mother.

Keith – “Grief at any age”

Keith discusses grief and age.

Grief, Breastfeeding, and Care

In this essay, I share a bit about my story of grief and breastfeeding. I also share some thoughts about the cultural grief some people are carrying about the lack of support afforded to lactating families whose goal it is to feed their baby from their body. I use some gendered language throughout this essay…

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Madelyn – Holding space

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

Rev. Sky – “Feeling stuck”

Rev. Sky describes being stuck and shifting.

Christian – “Grief can bring new life”

Christian explains where he found hope in grief.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

Rev. Sky – “Yearning”

Rev. Sky discusses yearning and how it’s OK to feel those emotions.

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.