Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Keith – “Grief at any age”

Keith discusses grief and age.

Caileigh – Through play children learn so much about their grief

Caileigh discussed how children learn so much about their grief through play. There’s less confusion, there’s less anxiety, there’s more awareness. For the child and the parent, there is more acceptance of grief.

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

Jacqueline – Art Therapy & Grief

Jacqueline discusses about art therapy and how it brings a special layer to help move through grief

Jen – “Grief yoga”

Jen talks about how yoga may be beneficial.

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Amanda – “The Little Things”

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

Corrie – Grief is like a rollercoaster

Corrie talks about grief over time

Chantal – What is art therapy?

Chantal explains how art therapy helps us express in ways that words can’t

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

Christian discusses the power of memories.

Keith – “Difference between grief and mourning”

Keith explains how grief is internal and mourning is external.