Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

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.

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 – “If someone you know has experienced pregnancy & infant loss”

Maureen explains practical tools to help someone who is grieving.

Donna – “Living with grief”

Donna talks about the threads of grief and her personal experience.

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

Jacqueline discusses the power of just being there with someone in grief

Sara – Lyrics

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

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

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

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

Madelyn – Rituals and the Chinese grieving process

Madelyn talks about expressing your grief in Chinese cultures and how rituals are a war of grieving providing comfort

Cara – Intellectual disabilities and advance planning

Cara explains that people living with intellectual disabilities are growing to older ages, much like the rest of the population. And as folks are aging what we’re seeing is the need for families more so than ever, to do some advanced planning for who will take over any caregiving decision making or where that person may live, what sort of support they may need and what that’s going to look like after the parents or the guardians die so that this doesn’t become a crisis situation.

Maureen – Grief and Holidays

Maureen talks about feelings duing holidays

Maureen – Holiday kindness and grief

Maureen discusses grieving during the holidays and being lifter up by kindness