Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Maureen – “Trust yourself”

Maureen talks about finding your own way in your healing process.

Amanda – “The Little Things”

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

Janice – “Practical tools”

Janice reveals some practical methods to help with grief.

Rev. Sky – “Youth alert”

Rev. Sky talks about youth and when it’s time to reach out for support.

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.

What Does Grief Support Look Like?

When we experience significant, on-going symptoms of grief that interfere with our adjustment to the reality of our loss, it can be time to seek professional help. It can be difficult to know where to find help and what grief support options are available.

Amanda – “No person is an island”

Amanda talks about the power of community and the importance of reaching out.

Carrie – Grief and creativity

Carrie talks about creativity and expressing grief and loss… that in many ways can offer insight and comfort for those who are grieving

Jacqueline – Crying

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

Marija – Acknowledging feelings

Marija talks about our tools for coping

Maureen – “Your experience of loss is unique”

Maureen explains how your experience of grief is your own.

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself