Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.

Jacqueline – Crying

Jacqueline talks about how grief is love and how crying is natural

Rev. Sky – “Weepies”

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

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

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.

Christian – “Growth out of pain”

Christian tells about how grief changes and we grow.

Nicole – Grieving as a community

Nicole discusses the power of grieving together as a community. Finding connection and trust.

Rev. Sky – “Yearning”

Rev. Sky discusses yearning and how it’s OK to feel those emotions.

Marija – Feeling Disenfranchised Grief in a Pandemic

Marija talks about disenfranchised grief and Covid

Janice – “Grief can be complicated”

Janice discusses disenfranchised grief and holding on to hurt.

Maureen – “Grief is a messy non-linear place”

Maureen explains how you wind your way through grief and that is normal.

Janice – “It’s never too late to grieve”

Janice talks about the importance of noticing feelings.