Supporting Others

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 2

John talks about permission to grieve

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

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

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…

Kate – Trust and listening

Kate – explains how having someone you trust is super important so that you can have a space space to go to

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.

Betsy – You can’t know until you know

Betsy talks about support and what really helps when one is in grief

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

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

There One Day and Gone the Next : Art Therapy and Grief

This blog post contains information about using art therapy to process grief, including specific examples.

Madelyn – Holding space

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

Laura- What Might Help in Grief

Grief and Disability: Carrie’s Story

It has become clear to me over time that we have much work to do to ensure the delivery of disability-sensitive grief literacy and grief support. In March of 2022 my proposal for four 1-hour sessions was approved, we provided the program for 20 participants. My heart was full in each session.

My heart remains full of hope that conversations, education, and expertise about disability sensitive end of life care and grief support will gain momentum as more and more people join in on this vital conversation.

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 1

John discusses his understanding of what grief is