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Amber – Support

Amber talks about following through on offers of support

Shannon – Power of Presence

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Teresa – Intellectual disabilities grief and time to process

Teresa explains the importance of giving time when communicating with people who have intellectual disabilities

Karyn and Cathy – “Suicide”

Karyn and Cathy discuss how the stigma of suicide impacted the lack of acknowledgement of their grief and loss. Karyn and Cathy continues to grieve the death of their father by suicide.

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

Carrie – Grief and creativity

Carrie talks about creativity and expressing grief and loss… that in many ways can offer insight and comfort for those who are grieving

Kristal – Attending Memorials as a Support Worker

Kristal discusses the importance of finding ways to honour people that have been lost and how they have impacted you. She speaks to how she often chooses not to attend public memorials for those she has lost as a support worker as they are often very overwhelming. Instead, she has her own personal rituals or ways of honouring those she has lost personally including opening a window. She discusses how this practice was used when she worked in palliative care.

Professional Insights Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of professionals helping people and families to cope with grief.

Holly – Every grief is unique

Holly talks about how grief can make you feel like you have lost your soul but that there is something to learn

Katie – Triggers

Katie talks about grief triggers and mental health triggers

Nicole – Grieving as a community

Nicole discusses the power of grieving together as a community. Finding connection and trust.