Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Amanda – “Reach out”

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.

Janice – “More to deal with than death when someone dies”

Janice explains that when somebody dies it’s not just the death that you are dealing with but the entire relationship.

Maureen – “Anger”

Maureen talks about the power of anger and how to deal with it.

Community Grief Toolkit [Downloadable!]

This toolkit also reflects on how we support grief in the community. The tools to come together and honour our collective experiences and how to build the resources for further support.

Rev. Sky – “The grief tunnel”

Rev. Sky talks about going forward and growing in the grief process.

Amanda – “No person is an island”

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

Madelyn – The power of music

Madelyn – discusses the potency of music and processing good and bad memories

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.

Craig – Grieving as a Single Parent

In this video, Craig talks about the challenges of grieving as a single parent. He shares his own experiences and offers advice on how to cope with grief, talk to your kids about what’s happening, and ask for help from others.This video is for any single parent who is grieving the loss of a loved one. It is also for anyone who knows a single parent who is grieving and wants to offer support.

Michele – Talks about being a death doula

Michele explains what death doula’s do. Doula means servant. They support people on many different levels… for instance, emotionally, spiritually and physically

Maureen – “Counselling… a safe place”

Maureen discusses the right counselling space for you.

Maureen – “Grief can change the landscape of your relationships”

Maureen discusses how relationships can be challenged by grief.