Supporting Others

Cara – The real issues for grieving people with intellectual disabilities

Cara provides some context for the real issue of grief in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and those supporting them, including that we consider that there’s not a lot of education or information out there about how best to support someone with an intellectual disability who is grieving.

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Kim – Checking in is very important

Kim explains why it is so important to check in and keep in touch with people who have lost

Donna B – “Offering Support”

Donna explains how talking/listening is a help. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

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.

Nicole – Power of Speaking About Lost Ones

Nicole discusses the importance of sharing memories of those lost to drug poisoning and speaking their names.

John – What to do now

John talks about the time after the initial period of grief

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 1

John discusses his understanding of what grief is

Michele – Covid and virtual support

MIchele discuss support and how COVID has affected our grief in so many waysort

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself

Nicole – Advice for Other Professionals Managing Grief

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

Caileigh – A safe place to grow and heal

Caileigh talks about how accessing play therapy can support everybody. When children have that safe place to heal, everybody around them feels good and can heal, too.