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Madelyn – Grieving process as a 2nd generation Canadian

Madelyn talks about being a 2nd generation Canadian, some things she has learend working in palliative care as a music therapist

Kate – Time to process

Kate shares about time and processing her grief especially during COVID

Krista – “How a counsellor helps”

Krista explains how a grief counsellor has helped.

Brenda and Dale – “Their Relationship”

Brenda and Dale talk about grieving differently and the challenges loss creates for couples. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Valmy – Creating a song to open dialogue

Valmy talks about how music helps her process feelings and also helps her express her feelings to others

Doug M – “New Normal”

Doug tells about changes and how he has learned to embrace the new normal. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Janice – “Crying”

Janice explains how crying helps physically and emotionally.

Amber – Keeping Dad’s memory alive

Amber tells how she set up a Dad adventure day to keep the memory of her father alive for her kids and husband

John Martin – Recognize What Your Loss Means For You Now And In The Future

John discusses what comes next after initial shock

Andrea – Grieving during a pandemic

Andrea discusses the challenges of grieving during a pandemic

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.