Death of a Parent

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Death of a Parent - Related Videos

Lisa – Music and her connection with her father

June 20, 2022

Lisa talks about the gratitude she has for reconnecting with her father before he died and how much music was a connection for them

Death of A Loved One / Death of a Parent / Music / Video

Sam – My story

September 9, 2020

Sam tells his story and losing his father, uncle and cousin in a short period of time

Death of a Parent / Video

Amber – My Story

June 8, 2021

Amber talks about the traumatic death of her father in an explosion and being 17

Death of a Parent / My Story Video / Video

Rebecca -Absurdity

September 4, 2020

Rebecca talks about the death of her father and how things can seem real unreal, absurd when in grief

Death of a Parent / Video

Kim – Checking in is very important

March 5, 2022

Kim explains why it is so important to check in and keep in touch with people who have lost

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Parent / Supporting Others

Karyn and Aidan – Our story 2

February 21, 2022

Karyn and Aidan – Aidan tells the story leading up to John’s death during the pandemic

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Parent / Death of a Partner / My Story Video / Video

Craig – Resilience in the Face of Adversity

August 1, 2023

Craig how he overcame a series of challenges, including the loss of his marriage, his job, and his home. He talks about how he found the strength to keep going and how he learned to be more resilient.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of A Loved One / Death of a Parent / I Am A Griever / I Am A Professional / Video

Kim – You can get through this

March 5, 2022

Kim talks about the difference between her Dad and her Mum’s death

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Parent / Video

Holly – Singing in the last days

March 7, 2021

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Parent / Music / 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