Video

Nicole – Stigma Surrounding Drug Use

Nicole discusses how the stigma around drug use has an impact on how people feel able to grieve when those in their community are lost.

Russell – “Supporting each other”

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

Adrianna – Therapy and loss

Adrianna talks about how different kinds of therapy helps

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

Jacqueline explains how art can be like journal entries that you would keep private

Adrianna – Death doulas and grief

Adrianna explains what a death doula is

Angie – Grief and Policing

Angie talks about policing and priorities and the importance of self care

Sam – Men in grief

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about men and grief

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.

Sarah K – Humour to cope

Sarah discuss how humour has been a tool in helping her to cope

Madelyn -Healing and support group for Asian Canadian women

Madelyn discusses the value in having your voice heard

Jessica M – Continuing Bonds

Jessica talks about the values of continuing bonds and connections with people who are not here anymore. She gives some examples of things that have made her more connected to her Mom.

Susan – “The process is interesting”

Susan talks about her role in the process of dying.