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Hope – Benefits of play in helping kids work through grief

January 26, 2023

Hope discusses how recreation and play can help kids understand deal with their loss.

Death of a Parent / Video

Jane – Connection, place, and grief

March 30, 2022

Jane talks about the difference between living alone in Toronto while grieving during the pandemic compared to her experience once she moved closer to her family in Northumberland.

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Grandparent / Death of A Loved One / Video

Holly – Singing in the last days

March 7, 2021

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Parent / Music / Video

Joyce- Learning to live with grief

April 23, 2023

Joyce shares a story of support from a friend and how she managed in her early grief

Death of a Child / Death of A Loved One / I Am A Griever / I Am A Supporter / Supporting Others / Video

Craig – My Story

August 2, 2023

Craig’s story is one of resilience and triumph. In the span of just 18 months, he lost his marriage, his mom, two dogs, a cat, his job, and his house. But rather than give up, he picked himself up and started over. He went back to school to become a therapist, and now he’s helping others who are struggling to overcome adversity. Craig’s story is a reminder that no matter how bad things seem, there is always hope. With hard work and determination, you can overcome any challenge.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of A Loved One / Death of a Parent / I Am A Griever / I Am A Professional / My Story Video / Video

Jim – Police culture and grief

June 13, 2023

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

First Responders / I Am A Griever / Video

Maureen – “Grief is a messy non-linear place”

October 17, 2019

Maureen explains how you wind your way through grief and that is normal.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Video

Susan – “Diagnosis”

December 16, 2018

Susan discusses her diagnosis and her process of dealing with it.

Living with Dying / Video

Maria – “A place that we love meditation”

December 16, 2018

Maria guides a place that we love meditation.

Meditations / Video

Maureen – “Permission to mourn”

April 17, 2020

Maureen explains about grief being valid and how important it is to look after yourself.

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Video

Russell – “Supporting each other”

December 16, 2018

Russell discusses how he is adjusting to the new normal. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Perinatal / Video

Antoinetta – Grieving in community with others

January 26, 2023

Antoinetta discusses how grief camp made her feel so much more happy and how she found support and that she did not feel so alone

Collective/Community Grief / Death of a Parent / Video