Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Community Grief Toolkit [Downloadable!]

This toolkit also reflects on how we support grief in the community. The tools to come together and honour our collective experiences and how to build the resources for further support.

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

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.

Maureen – “My miscarriages and attachment”

Maureen tells about her miscarriages, attachment and understanding why she felt so terrible.

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

Jacqueline explains how art can be like journal entries that you would keep private

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Carrie – Thanatology

Carrie explains how thanatolgy is the study of death dying grief and loss.

Amanda – “No person is an island”

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

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Maureen – “Counselling… a safe place”

Maureen discusses the right counselling space for you.

Claudia – Being stuck and art therapy

Claudia discusses remunating how art therapist can help create different positive perspectives

Rev. Sky – “Grief is a journey”

Rev. Sky talks about her personal loss and the positive changes that happen as we journey through grief.