Supporting Others

Janice – “The importance of listening”

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

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

Amber talks about how important it is to talk about grief, especially with kids

Nicole – Advice for Other Professionals Managing Grief

Nicole discusses dealing with repeated loss while working in community outreach, not being afraid to be human.

John – What to do now

John talks about the time after the initial period of grief

John Martin – Loss Grief and Recovery

John explains what is on the other side of grief and loss

Rev. Sky – “Helping a friend”

Rev. Sky discusses the grief motto 80% listening, 20% talking and how to help someone in grief.

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Krista – “Just be there”

Krista explains how being a listening ear can be so helpful. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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.

Donna – “Helping a grieving friend”

Donna shares some practical ways to help someone in grief.

Caileigh – Parent Capacity

Caileigh discusses parent capacity and and how to support their child through their grief is all about inspiring them and empowering them so that they can help their child.

Karyn and Aidan – Support.

Karyn and Aidan discuss how much the support they received helped