Supporting Others

John Martin – Coping with grief part 1

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

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

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 1

John discusses his understanding of what grief is

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.

John – Being helpful to someone in grief

John shares his thoughts on how to help someone in grief

The ties that bind; grieving the loss of a sibling

When my three brothers and I were growing up and the proverbial hit the fan, Mum would often say, in a bid to keep her brood calm, ‘Well, at least we are all still here.’ She reminded me of this affectionate saying only very recently. I can still recall how I felt as a child…

Lisa -Advice to grievers

Lisa explains her thoughts about how to help someone in grief

John Martin – Help with Grief

John talks about how each grief is unique

John Martin – The Shocking Reality of Painful Loss

John talks about shock and grief

Donna – “Helping a grieving friend”

Donna shares some practical ways to help someone in grief.

Tending to My Garden of Grief

So long as I remember the lives of those I have lost, honour their presence and impact on me and celebrate their spirit, they will continue to live with me and the pain will feel bearable. It will no longer stop me in my tracks. Instead, it will encourage me and propel me forward through the transmutation of that grief into something different, something more nuanced and fluid. I’d like to share a practice for processing grief which I have found to be especially helpful.