Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Maureen – “Trust yourself”

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

Jessica M – A Parking Lot Memorial

Jessica shares how her family gathered after her uncle died during COVID and how her family came up with a creative way of getting together in a parking lot.

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

Rev. Sky discusses how trauma affects us on many levels.

Marija – Grieving Situational Losses in a Pandemic

Marija talks about feelings associated with grief and Covid

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Shannon – Power of Presence

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Corrie – Getting comfortable with discomfort

Corrie talks about being comfortable and uncomfortable with grief

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

Christian discusses the power of memories.

Rev. Sky – “What is a trigger”

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

Caleigh – Play Session

Caileigh discusses child play sessions, how children can learn about confusing feelings of grief and ways to cope.

Christian – “Overdose Death”

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

Shannon – Enough

Shannon talks about us all doing the very best we can from the perspectives of a licensed clinical counselor and losing her husband to suicide.