Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Sara – Listening to music

Sara discusses how listening to music can help navigate loss

Madelyn – Accept what you are feeling

Madelyn talks about how it’s ok to not be ok.

Grief Busting Zine [Downloadable!]

This zine is designed by mental health professionals and contains information about grief, different types of grief we may experience, gentle reminders on how to move through grief, as well as tips for those who may be supporting someone in their life who is grieving.

Sara – Music at the end of life

Sara talks about the values of music at the end of life

Janice – “The importance of listening”

Janice explains the importance of not being judgemental and listening when helping someone is in grief.

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Madelyn – Holding space

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

Madelyn – Advice to younger self

Madelyn discusses how having feelings is a gift and you can work through tough ones. There is hope.

Professional Insights Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of professionals helping people and families to cope with grief.

Cheryl – “My story”

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling stuck”

Rev. Sky describes being stuck and shifting.

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