Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Sara – My Story

Sara talks about why she became a music therapist, espression and connecting to feelings

Maureen – “Our 20th Anniversary”

Maureen talks about she dealt with her miscarriages and how she felt after 20 years.

Chantal – What is art therapy?

Chantal explains how art therapy helps us express in ways that words can’t

Jenn – Art can give a break from grieving

Jenn talks about one of the most overlooked benefits of making art during bereavement. It can provide and escape from your grief.

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.

Jessica M – My Story

Jessica talks about losing her grandfather at 14 when her mother was terminal, her mother and aunt died when she was 15. She felt alone until she found a peer support group

Rev. Sky – “Youth alert”

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

Jean – What grief feels like physically

Jean discusses the physical effects she has experienced in grief

Jacqueline – Humour

Jacqueline talks about how huour has a place in grieving

Corrie – Pandemic of grief

Corrie discusses how much grief there is

Amanda – “No person is an island”

Amanda talks about the power of community and the importance of reaching out.

Jean – It’s all about love

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