Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

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

Chantal – My Story

Chantal discusses finding a release in doing a graphic novel to explore her grief as a thesis in art therapy school

Preparing For and Coping with Special Days

Special Days can be days we have honoured with our loved ones that many others celebrate or more personal dates and milestones with your loved one. As these days approach, it can be difficult to figure out how to move through a Special Day. Do you do what you’ve always done? What do you do…

Craig – There is No Right Way to Grieve

Craig talks about his experience with grief and how there is no right or wrong way to grieve. He shares his thoughts on how to allow yourself to do what you need to do to heal, even if it doesn’t seem like “self-care.” This video is a reminder that everyone grieves differently and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.

Amanda – “The Little Things”

Amanda talks about how little things can be a huge gift during palliative care.

Jenn – In grief an art therapist can be there to walk with you

Jenn discusses how an art therapists can support you in those moments of pain. They are there to honour your stories and experiences.

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Janice- “Stay with feelings”

Janice talks about how feelings can be buried and how working through them can help.

Maureen – “Milestones and anniversaries”

Maureen talks about loss and what happens over time.

Calls to Care, Calls to Action: Bearing Witness to Global Catastrophic Loss of Life and Traumatic Events

We bear witness to stories of mass loss of lives, stories of families in Gaza being forced from their land, loss of culture and traditions, and countless other ways systems of colonization and oppression can contribute to other non-death losses those who are directly affected currently and have historically faced. As we discussed in a previous article, we can also experience collective grief following natural disasters, accidents, international conflict, and acts of violence that have resulted in catastrophic loss of lives.

Professional Insights Playlist

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

Janice – “Crying”

Janice explains how crying helps physically and emotionally.