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Sara – Creating music

Sara explains how creating music can be a part of the grieving process

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.

Corrie – Talking to children about death and dying

Corrie explains how to discuss death and dying with children

Claudia – Art and coping with grief and loss

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

Valmy – Music for me and for others

Valmy talks about music she has created around her loss and how it helps her connect with others

Brenda and Dale – “Being self aware”

Brenda and Dale talk about self care. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Jean – My own grief and being a professional counsellor

Jean shares about being a counselor and going through her own grief

Jackie – Expressive arts can help when grief is confusing

Jackie talks about how working with an artist therapist helped her after her sister and mother died

Lyss – Writing Songs and Words

Lyss shares about how writing songs and words has helped her with intense feelings

Sam – How grief changes

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

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.