Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Amanda – “Reach out”

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.

Maureen – “They are still your child”

Maureen explains how you find different ways of parenting.

Sara – Lyrics

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

Shannon – Power of Presence

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Caileigh – Grief and child behaviour

Caileigh explains when a child experiences grief or a traumatic grief experience, there’s often behaviour that comes from that. Grief impacts behaviour. And sometimes it can be outward behaviour and sometimes it can be internalized behaviour. The good news about grief and behaviour is that it can be managed and supported through effective communication, through therapy and through coping strategies.

Keith – “Timeframe for grief”

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

Chantal – My Story

Chantal discusses finding a release in doing a graphic novel to explore her grief as a thesis in art therapy school

Jenn – What does an art therapist do

Jenn explains how art therapist use the creative process to help people make positive changes to improve their overall health and to enhance their well being

Sara – Music and grief

Sara discusses how music can connect and help by acknowledging grief and bringing comfort

Michele – Talks about being a death doula

Michele explains what death doula’s do. Doula means servant. They support people on many different levels… for instance, emotionally, spiritually and physically

Craig – Supporting Someone in Grief

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Craig discusses his personal experience with grief and how he felt when people didn’t reach out to him during a difficult time. He offers advice on how to best support someone who is grieving, emphasizing the importance of simply showing up and letting them know that you care.

Maureen – “Grief can change the landscape of your relationships”

Maureen discusses how relationships can be challenged by grief.