Death of A Loved One

The Reflection Room® project: How storytelling supports processing grief

The Reflection Room project is an evidence-based participatory art installation that was developed by researchers at the SE Research Centre and Memorial University in 2016. The project included a research component that evaluated the impact of Reflection Rooms as the project adapted over time to address changing needs.

Doug – “Two sides of the story”

Doug talks about perspective and forgiveness. Doug continues to grieve the death of his daughter in a car accident.

Learning from Grief

Grief is weird. Odd start, I know, but that was the sentence I used a lot whenever someone asked me how I was. It was never a constant feeling; it changed day to day. And still does. It’s the full gambit of emotions from sadness to anger to guilt and, though dark, even humour found its way in.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Hope – My Story

Hope tells the story of her father’s death and how it affected her and her family

Lyss – Music

Lyss remembers playing music for her mother as she was dying and how music has helped with feelings

Krista – “Opioids and Mental Illness”

Krista talks about opioids and mental health. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Katie – Coping strategies

Katie explains her coping strategies

Mary S – Dogs

Mary talks about how special dogs are and how much they helped her grief

Cheryl – “Complicated Grief”

Cheryl discusses unresolved grief.

Tips for Grieving During the Holidays

The holidays can bring up a lot of feelings, especially when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether it’s the first holiday season without someone, the holidays mark a time where someone you love died, or it’s just hard to be around celebration when you’re not feeling celebratory, December can feel heavy.

These are a few tips for grieving during the holidays.

Zoreena – Tribute

Zoreena talks about tributes, family, pulling together and not being able to have a funeral