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Rev. Sky – “What is grief?”

Rev. Sky talks about the universality of grief and how people grieve differently.

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.

Maureen – Writing a song for a friend who is dying

Maureen talks about writing as song for a dying friend

Caileigh – Wanting to fix a grieving child

Caileigh gives advice about the desire to fix, especially to parents who are grieving themselves as well as supporting children who are grieving.

Andrea – Grieving during a pandemic

Andrea discusses the challenges of grieving during a pandemic

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself

Sarah K – Supporting someone in grief

Sarah gives her thoughts on how many things there are you can domto support someone in grief and how to be proactive

Claudia – Waterlillies

Claudia talks about how she painted on panels big enough to hug to help her with her grief

Nicole – Using Art and Creativity to Express Grief

Nicole discusses the work she does to allow access to creative outlets such as art hives and gardening.

Bryan – The Three Fs

Bryan talks about the three cornerstones that he lives by …three f’s and how they support him in living a hopeful and positive life

Jenn – Art can give a break from grieving

Jenn talks about one of the most overlooked benefits of making art during bereavement. It can provide and escape from your grief.

Keith – “Timeframe for grief”

Keith explains it is never too late to grieve and there is no timeline.