Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

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.

Claudia – Being stuck and art therapy

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

Cheryl – “Complicated Grief”

Cheryl discusses unresolved grief.

Amanda – “Listening”

Amanda shares the importance of listening and being comfortable with silence.

Rev. Sky – “Grief is a journey”

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

Sara – Lyrics

Sara talks about how lyrics can have an impact on how we experience music

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Janice – “Feelings”

Janice talks about the importance of allowing our feelings as that’s the only way to get through them.

Claudia – Waterlillies

Claudia talks about how she painted on panels big enough to hug to help her with her grief

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.

Jacqueline – It’s an Honour

Jacqueline explains why it’s an honour to be a part of her clients healing journey

Chantal – Grief and art therapy group

Chantal talks about the honour of being witness to other peoples story and exploration of grief and art therapy