Supporting Others

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

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

Tips for Grieving During the Holidays

The holidays can bring up a lot of feelings, especially when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether it’s the first holiday season without someone, the holidays mark a time where someone you love died, or it’s just hard to be around celebration when you’re not feeling celebratory, December can feel heavy.

These are a few tips for grieving during the holidays.

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

Jacqueline discusses the power of just being there with someone in grief

John – Support over time

John discusses how support changes over time

What I know about grief

The following are some things I know to be true about grief for me, based on my lived experience. Some of them may resonate with you as well. Grief is unique to the people experiencing it in each moment, so please take whatever makes sense to you from this share and leave whatever doesn’t.

John Martin – Coping with grief part 2

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Community Grief Toolkit [Downloadable!]

This toolkit also reflects on how we support grief in the community. The tools to come together and honour our collective experiences and how to build the resources for further support.

Sunny- The Importance of Friends While Grieving

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

John discusses trauma and grief

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

Maureen talks about getting help and what is right for you.

Nicole – Grieving as a community

Nicole discusses the power of grieving together as a community. Finding connection and trust.

Jean – Grief resources and self care

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