Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Jeff K – “What is grief”

Jeff discusses the many aspects of grief and how we are all connected. Jeff continues to grieve the death of his mother.

Jenn – In grief an art therapist can be there to walk with you

Jenn discusses how an art therapists can support you in those moments of pain. They are there to honour your stories and experiences.

Christian – “Stigma of opioid death”

Christian talks about the social acceptance of an opioid overdose.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

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.

Cheryl – “My story”

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.

Claudia – Defining an art therapist

Claudia talks about art therapy as a form of psycho therapy

Jenn – Art can give voice

Jenn talks about the barriers that may prevent someone from including art as part of their grief or emotional process including judgment of your art skills and more.

Keith – “Timeframe for grief”

Keith explains it is never too late to grieve and there is no timeline.

Rev. Sky – “Retraumatization”

Rev. Sky discusses trauma and re-experiencing the initial emotion had at the beginning of a loss.

Madelyn – The power of music

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

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

Jacqueline explains how art can be like journal entries that you would keep private