Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Alongside

That is also our best, and only role, when supporting a person with a developmental disability to grieve. We must be the one that comes alongside. There is no closer place we can get to. We must be present, be with, perhaps not understanding or comprehending what the person we support is experiencing, but alongside them nonetheless. We must be there, ready to provide whatever we can discover of their unique need in grief.

Claudia – Art and coping with grief and loss

Claudia talk about how art is especially beneficial for someone coping with grief and loss

Janice – “The importance of listening”

Janice explains the importance of not being judgemental and listening when helping someone is in grief.

Jessica M – Finding Hope

Jessica shares memories of her brothers birthday which was just before her mothers death and how they all found hope

Coping with Guilt in Grief Playlist

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

Professional Insights Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of professionals helping people and families to cope with grief.

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

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

Sara – Music and grief

Sara discusses how music can connect and help by acknowledging grief and bringing comfort

Rev. Sky – “Why”

Rev. Sky talks about the question of why and how to look beyond it.

Janice – “Go into feelings”

Janice explains how important it is to pay attention to your feelings.

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Amanda – “The Little Things”

Amanda talks about how little things can be a huge gift during palliative care.