Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Corrie – We cry because we love

Corrie talks about crying, hurt and love

Chantal – What is art therapy?

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

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Michele – Covid and virtual support

MIchele discuss support and how COVID has affected our grief in so many waysort

Jacqueline – It’s an Honour

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

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Sara – Creating music

Sara explains how creating music can be a part of the grieving process

Rev. Sky – “Wallowing”

Rev. Sky talks about how wallowing can help you release emotions and heal.

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

Christian discusses the power of memories.

Marija – The wilderness of grief

Marija discussed acknowedging all aspects of grief and living with grief.

Alongside

That is also our best, and only role, when supporting a person with a developmental disability to grieve. We must be the one that comes alongside. There is no closer place we can get to. We must be present, be with, perhaps not understanding or comprehending what the person we support is experiencing, but alongside them nonetheless. We must be there, ready to provide whatever we can discover of their unique need in grief.

Maureen – “Carrying grief”

Maureen gives an analogy of how hard it is to carry griefMaureen gives an analogy of how hard it is to carry grief.