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Shannon – Power of Presence

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Susan – “Hope”

Susan talks about being pragmatic about her life and hopeful for her daughter.

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.

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

John – My Story

John tells the story of his wife became ill suddenly and died

Marija – Feeling Disenfranchised Grief in a Pandemic

Marija talks about disenfranchised grief and Covid

Lyss – Holding Space

Lyss discusses holding space, feeling the feelings and the things her Mom missed by dying at 47.

Murray – Be patient

Murray explains the most important thing he has learned about grief

Susan – “Beliefs”

Susan shares her personal thoughts on beliefs and what happens after you die.

Doug – “Effects on family”

Doug talks about how they have adjusted and do some things differently now. Doug continues to grieve the death of bis daughter in a car accident.

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.

John Martin – Grief – Don’t Ignore Your Losses. Loss needs to be acknowledged.

John explains why it is important to acknowledge grief