Death of a Parent

Death of a Parent Playlists

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Death of a Parent - Related Videos

Antoinetta – Grieving in community with others

Antoinetta discusses how grief camp made her feel so much more happy and how she found support and that she did not feel so alone

Craig – How men process grief

Craig talks about his personal story of grief and how he learned to process his emotions in a healthy way. He discusses the challenges that men face when grieving, and offers advice on how to find healthy ways to cope with loss.Craig lost his wife, his mother, his job, and his home in a short period of time. He describes how he felt pressured to be stoic and strong for others, and how this made it difficult for him to grieve. He eventually realized that it was important to allow himself to feel his emotions, even the difficult ones.Craig shares some of the things that helped him to process his grief, such as talking to a therapist, writing in a journal, and spending time in nature. He also emphasizes the importance of finding support from friends and family. This video is a powerful and moving story of how one man found healing after experiencing a series of devastating losses. It is an important reminder that grief is a normal and healthy emotion, and that there are healthy ways to cope with it.

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

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

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Bryan – The Three Fs

Bryan talks about the three cornerstones that he lives by …three f’s and how they support him in living a hopeful and positive life

Lyss – Depression, Anxiety, and Self Harm

Depression, anxiety, self harm, theapy, support, mental health, suicide

Zoreena – Burnout and counseling

Zoreena talks about her father’s decline in a nursing home during COVID

Logan – Songwriting and grief

Logan – Songwriting and grief

Logan explains how a song about his father helped

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

Amber talks about how important it is to talk about grief, especially with kids

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.