Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Maureen – “Counselling… a safe place”

Maureen discusses the right counselling space for you.

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.

Sara – Music and celebration of life

Sara explains how music can play an importand and significant role in celebrations of life.

Keith – “Difference between grief and mourning”

Keith explains how grief is internal and mourning is external.

Janice – “Own our feelings”

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

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

Maureen talks about anticipating a holiday and considering honouring a loved one

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.

Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

Keith – “Timeframe for grief”

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

Claudia – Defining an art therapist

Claudia talks about art therapy as a form of psycho therapy

Coping with Guilt in Grief Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Jean – Grief resources and self care

Jean talks about resources that help in processing grief and self care