Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

Carrie – Thanatology

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

Caileigh – Sharing grief experience to spread hope and kindness

Caileigh talks about taking the opportunity to share her personal and professional grief experiences as a way to spread hope and to spread kindness.

Michele – Covid and virtual support

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

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day

Maureen – “Unresolved conflicts”

Maureen shares about her Dad, anger, love and some tools to manage unresolved conflicts.

Marija – Types of Loss in a Pandemic

Marija explains how all of the losses we experience during a pandemic are compounded

Sara – Creating music

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

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.

Claudia – Art, art as therapy and art therapy

Claudia discusses the definition of therapy and how art therapists are formally trained.

Maureen – “Milestones and anniversaries”

Maureen talks about loss and what happens over time.

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.