Death of a Parent
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Death of a Parent - Related Videos
Hope – Benefits of child-centred grief programs
Hope discusses hope grief camp gave her and her family a place to feel normal
Matt – Adoption and grief
Matt talks about how adoption and grief have similarities. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.
Craig – Grieving as a Single Parent
In this video, Craig talks about the challenges of grieving as a single parent. He shares his own experiences and offers advice on how to cope with grief, talk to your kids about what’s happening, and ask for help from others.This video is for any single parent who is grieving the loss of a loved one. It is also for anyone who knows a single parent who is grieving and wants to offer support.
Mary S – My story (long)
Mary tells the story of her life with her husband, his death and then the loss of both of her parents
Margaux – “It never really hit me at one moment”
Margaux describes the experience of gradually processing her grief through individual and group therapy. Margaux continues to grieve the death of her mother from breast cancer.
Lyss – Support, Family, and Friends
Lyss discusses the long process of her mother dying, miscarriages and support from family and friends
The First Fathers’ Day Without Dad
When you lose a person in the generation before you, you begin to think about what they meant to you. When you lose a parent, you think about all they meant, and you hoped you either lived up to the best of yourself, or in some cases where the parenting was not as instructive or kind, you hope you’ve raised yourself beyond difficult circumstances.
Lisa -How grief changes
Lisa talks about being lost after her Dad passed away and two years later how she has come to a place of groundedness
Amber -Grieving as a teenager
Amber discusses the challenges of going through grief as a teen
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.