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Valmy – Checking in on someone is good

Valmy explains how helpful it is to check in on someone who is grieving

Rosie Koostachin- “We Matter Campaign”

Rosie talks about her life, why you can’t give up hope and that life is important.

Craig – There is No Right Way to Grieve

Craig talks about his experience with grief and how there is no right or wrong way to grieve. He shares his thoughts on how to allow yourself to do what you need to do to heal, even if it doesn’t seem like “self-care.” This video is a reminder that everyone grieves differently and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.

Nicole – Grieving as a community

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

Hope – Benefits of child-centred grief programs

Hope discusses hope grief camp gave her and her family a place to feel normal

Janice – “Photographs”

Janice explains how photographs can be a doorway to help move forward.

Susan – “Death and Grief Phobia”

Susan discusses dealing with the process of dying and grieving.

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.

Betsy – Mother’s day

Betsy shares her challenges around mother’s day when her adopted son died

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Claudia – Art and coping with grief and loss

Claudia talk about how art is especially beneficial for someone coping with grief and loss

Kara – “Getting over the dying part”

Kara describes the process of moving past the traumatic memory of her partner’s death to reflect on the beautiful moments of their thirty years together.