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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

Cara – Grief and intellectual disabilities is a topic that needs to “get out there”

November 6, 2022

Cara shares some information from a participant in her research on intellectual disabilities and the bereaved. A person with an intellectual disability said… “Grief: It’s a topic that needs to get out there” Grief is something that so many people are hesitant to talk about, to display, to show, because there’s so many social rules around how we grieve. This is particularily challenging for the intellectually disabled.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Video

Jenn – Art can give voice

January 24, 2022

Jenn talks about the barriers that may prevent someone from including art as part of their grief or emotional process including judgment of your art skills and more.

Art / Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Video

Doug – “Birthdays”

December 16, 2018

Doug discusses time, pity and sharing with others. Doug continues to grieve the death of bis daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Zoreena – Ask for help

March 31, 2022

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of A Loved One / Death of a Parent / Supporting Others / Video

Jessica M – Continuing Bonds

June 13, 2023

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.

Death of A Loved One / Death of a Parent / I Am A Griever / I Am A Professional / Video

Lynda – ‘Pandemic and triggers”

May 15, 2020

Lynda discusses how hard it is during the pandemic to avoid triggers

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Video

Sara – Lyrics

April 30, 2021

Sara talks about how lyrics can have an impact on how we experience music

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Music / Video

Cale – Give yourself time

January 12, 2021

Cale discusses songwriting advice and grief

Music / Video

Teresa – Pierre’s legacy

October 1, 2022

Teresa shares the story of Pierre and how his medical needs required a move to a long term care facility. He declined very quickly when he was away from people he knew and the familiarity of his surroundings. His story motivated Community Living Dufferin to start providing supportive services and resources in order to have people stay in their home at their end of life.

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Susan – “Death and Grief Phobia”

December 16, 2018

Susan discusses dealing with the process of dying and grieving.

Living with Dying / Video

Angie – My Story

July 29, 2023

Angie shares her story of being a police officer for 31 years , mental health and grief

First Responders / I Am A Griever / My Story Video / Video