Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Sara – My Story

Sara talks about why she became a music therapist, espression and connecting to feelings

Shannon – Guilt vs Shame

Shannon talks about guilt can be a part of the grieving process but shame has to do with “is there something wrong with me”

Sara – Music and celebration of life

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

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

Maureen – Holiday kindness and grief

Maureen discusses grieving during the holidays and being lifter up by kindness

Amanda – “No person is an island”

Amanda talks about the power of community and the importance of reaching out.

Caileigh – Grief and child behaviour

Caileigh explains when a child experiences grief or a traumatic grief experience, there’s often behaviour that comes from that. Grief impacts behaviour. And sometimes it can be outward behaviour and sometimes it can be internalized behaviour. The good news about grief and behaviour is that it can be managed and supported through effective communication, through therapy and through coping strategies.

Professional Insights Playlist

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

Chantal – Anticipatory grief

Chantal defines antipatory grief and the grief before the physical loss

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

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

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

Claudia – Waterlillies

Claudia talks about how she painted on panels big enough to hug to help her with her grief