Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

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.

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

Jacqueline explains how art can be like journal entries that you would keep private

Claudia – Art and coping with grief and loss

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

Christian – “Grief can bring new life”

Christian explains where he found hope in grief.

Janice – “Grief and the whole relationship”

Janice uses a personal story to talk about how loss can be related to the whole relationship not just the death.

Craig – Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Craig how he overcame a series of challenges, including the loss of his marriage, his job, and his home. He talks about how he found the strength to keep going and how he learned to be more resilient.

Marija – Latent grief

Marija explains latent grief

Claudia – Taking your art home after art therapy

Claudia talks about why sometimes not to take your art home after therapy

Maureen – “Grief is a messy non-linear place”

Maureen explains how you wind your way through grief and that is normal.

Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

Christian tells Jeff”s story… the good and his struggles.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling stuck”

Rev. Sky describes being stuck and shifting.

Corrie – Pandemic of grief

Corrie discusses how much grief there is