Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Caileigh – Wanting to fix a grieving child

Caileigh gives advice about the desire to fix, especially to parents who are grieving themselves as well as supporting children who are grieving.

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling stuck”

Rev. Sky describes being stuck and shifting.

Rev. Sky – “Helping a friend”

Rev. Sky discusses the grief motto 80% listening, 20% talking and how to help someone in grief.

Grief Busting Zine [Downloadable!]

This zine is designed by mental health professionals and contains information about grief, different types of grief we may experience, gentle reminders on how to move through grief, as well as tips for those who may be supporting someone in their life who is grieving.

Marija – The wilderness of grief

Marija discussed acknowedging all aspects of grief and living with grief.

Claudia – Waterlillies

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

Jacqueline – Crying

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

Michele – Expressive arts and healing grief

Michele defines expressive arts and how they can help healing in grief

Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

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

Maureen – “My miscarriages and attachment”

Maureen tells about her miscarriages, attachment and understanding why she felt so terrible.

Cheryl – “My story” short version

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.