Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Christian – “When people say dumb things”

Christian explains how he deals with people who say dumb things.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling stuck”

Rev. Sky describes being stuck and shifting.

Jacqueline – Art therapy and grieving women

Jacqueline explains how helping connect to the heart and reslience with art therapy can be very helpful

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Jenn – What does an art therapist do

Jenn explains how art therapist use the creative process to help people make positive changes to improve their overall health and to enhance their well being

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

Jen discusses the ups and downs of the 1st year.

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

Janice – “Practical tools”

Janice reveals some practical methods to help with grief.

Chantal – The benefits of the physical part of art making

Chantal talks about how art can release energy in a healthy cathartic way

Jacqueline – Humour

Jacqueline talks about how huour has a place in grieving

Maureen – “If someone you know has experienced pregnancy & infant loss”

Maureen explains practical tools to help someone who is grieving.