Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Rev. Sky – “What is a trigger”

Rev. Sky explains triggers, identifying them and what you need.

Donna – “Helping a grieving friend”

Donna shares some practical ways to help someone in grief.

Keith – “You need not be alone”

Keith discusses getting help, resources and that you don’t need to be alone.

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.

Shannon – Guilt vs Shame

Shannon talks about guilt can be a part of the grieving process but shame has to do with “is there something wrong with me”

Chantal – Giving space

Chantal discusses how it is good and honouring to the one you’ve lost to give space and feel everything

Sara – Lyrics

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

Sara – Creating music

Sara explains how creating music can be a part of the grieving process

Janice – “Own our feelings”

Janice discusses the goals of emotional work and arriving at a peaceful place.

Maureen – “Trust yourself”

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

Maureen – “Milestones and anniversaries”

Maureen talks about loss and what happens over time.

Calls to Care, Calls to Action: Bearing Witness to Global Catastrophic Loss of Life and Traumatic Events

We bear witness to stories of mass loss of lives, stories of families in Gaza being forced from their land, loss of culture and traditions, and countless other ways systems of colonization and oppression can contribute to other non-death losses those who are directly affected currently and have historically faced. As we discussed in a previous article, we can also experience collective grief following natural disasters, accidents, international conflict, and acts of violence that have resulted in catastrophic loss of lives.