Video

Jeff K – “What is grief”

Jeff discusses the many aspects of grief and how we are all connected. Jeff continues to grieve the death of his mother.

Zoreena – Tribute

Zoreena talks about tributes, family, pulling together and not being able to have a funeral

Katie – Reminders in nature

Katie talks about crying privately and how nature can help. Cardinals remind her of her father

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

Jen discusses the ups and downs of the 1st year.

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.

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Adam – Advice

Adam shares his advice about losing and remembering a loved one

Claudia – Waterlillies

Claudia talks about how she painted on panels big enough to hug to help her with her grief

Sara – Music at the end of life

Sara talks about the values of music at the end of life

Jenn – Barriers to art

Jenn talks about the barriers that may prevent someone from including art as part of their grief or emotional process including judgment of your art skills and more.

Janice – “Risks”

Janice talks about risks in behaviour and progress.

Karyn and Aidan – Support from others

Karyn and Aidan discuss how family, friends, and people they didn’t know in the community supported them.Talking, meals, dog walking are among the things that made a huge difference.