Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Madelyn – Accept what you are feeling

Madelyn talks about how it’s ok to not be ok.

Amanda – “Hospice”

Amanda talks about the comfort zone in palliative care.

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.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling numb”

Rev. Sky discusses how feeling numb is a normal emotion and what you need to move forward.

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

Chantal defines what a graphic novel is and how words mix with imagery like a dance

Carrie – Grief and creativity

Carrie talks about creativity and expressing grief and loss… that in many ways can offer insight and comfort for those who are grieving

Christian – “Overdose Death”

Christian talks about an overdose death not defining who that person was.

Marija – Permission to mourn

Marija discusses the value of being allowing yourself to mourn

Rev. Sky – “Feeling stuck”

Rev. Sky describes being stuck and shifting.

Michele – Covid and virtual support

MIchele discuss support and how COVID has affected our grief in so many waysort

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Rev. Sky – “If you have experienced sudden loss”

Rev. Sky discusses things you can do to help navigate emotions.