Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Caleigh – Play Therapy

February 22, 2023

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

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Corrie – Getting comfortable with discomfort

July 16, 2020

Corrie talks about being comfortable and uncomfortable with grief

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Keith – “Hope”

December 10, 2018

Keith talks about time, healing and hope.

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Christian – “Grief can bring new life”

October 8, 2019

Christian explains where he found hope in grief.

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Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

October 8, 2019

Christian tells Jeff”s story… the good and his struggles.

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Marija – Grieving Situational Losses in a Pandemic

June 2, 2021

Marija talks about feelings associated with grief and Covid

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Rev. Sky – “Weepies”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about weepies, that they are OK and how to deal with them.

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Coping with Guilt in Grief Playlist

July 6, 2020

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

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Claudia – You do not have to be an artist to do art therapy

August 2, 2022

Claudia explains why you do not have to be an artist to benefit

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Grief and Disability: Carrie’s Story

September 20, 2022

It has become clear to me over time that we have much work to do to ensure the delivery of disability-sensitive grief literacy and grief support. In March of 2022 my proposal for four 1-hour sessions was approved, we provided the program for 20 participants. My heart was full in each session.

My heart remains full of hope that conversations, education, and expertise about disability sensitive end of life care and grief support will gain momentum as more and more people join in on this vital conversation.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Blog Post / Grief and Trauma / I Am A Professional / Supporting Others

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

December 6, 2023

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.

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Rev. Sky – “Grief is a journey”

December 10, 2018

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

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