Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Marija – Permission to mourn

Marija discusses the value of being allowing yourself to mourn

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.

Shannon – Losing is a life skill

Shannon shares about losing her husband to suicide, her parents and her father-in-law. She felt broken and to be able to take care of her kids and her self seemed overwhelming. It took someone telling her that you can heal from trauma to give her hope for healing.

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

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

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.

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

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

Maureen – “Anger”

Maureen talks about the power of anger and how to deal with it.

Maureen – Grief and Holidays

Maureen talks about feelings duing holidays

Jen – “Breathing and grief”

Jen talks about how breathing and yoga can help cope.

Jacqueline – My Story

Jacqueline talks about getting through the feelings after her mother’s death

Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

Christian discusses the power of memories.