Supporting Others

Donna B – “Offering Support”

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

Michele – Talks about being a death doula

Michele explains what death doula’s do. Doula means servant. They support people on many different levels… for instance, emotionally, spiritually and physically

Nicole – Pandemic’s Effect on Safe Spaces and Mental Health Access

Nicole discusses how the pandemic affected access to safe spaces and shelters for those living rough and living with addiction.

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.

Laura- Loss to Suicide

John – What to do now

John talks about the time after the initial period of grief

Lisa -Advice to grievers

Lisa explains her thoughts about how to help someone in grief

Sunny- Supporting My Grieving Mom

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself

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.

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Amanda – “Listening”

Amanda shares the importance of listening and being comfortable with silence.