Death of A Loved One

The ties that bind; grieving the loss of a sibling

March 3, 2025

When my three brothers and I were growing up and the proverbial hit the fan, Mum would often say, in a bid to keep her brood calm, ‘Well, at least we are all still here.’ She reminded me of this affectionate saying only very recently. I can still recall how I felt as a child…

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Andrea – Loneliness and support

March 26, 2022

Andrea talks about how tough it is to be alone and how her friends and family have come through for her

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Kara – “As time passes it gets easier”

December 17, 2018

Kara explains how her grief changes through time. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Death of a Partner / Video

Kara – “Going on alone”

December 16, 2018

Kara talks about how you change. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Death of a Partner / Video

Kara – “Same Sex Couple”

December 16, 2018

Kara talks about never having discussed being a same sex couple with most of her family. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Death of a Partner / Video

Jackie – Expressive arts can help when grief is confusing

March 6, 2022

Jackie talks about how working with an artist therapist helped her after her sister and mother died

Art / Death of a Parent / Death of a Sibling / Video

Krista – “Educate yourself”

December 4, 2019

Krista explains what she thinks is the most important thing to do.Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Death of A Loved One / Grief and Trauma / Video

Jane – Grief and yoga

March 30, 2022

Jane shares about the impact yoga, and moving her body in general, on her mental health while she processes grief.

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Grandparent / Death of A Loved One / Yoga and Grief

Krista – “It’s ok to be uncomfortable”

November 11, 2019

Krista discusses ways to move forward.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Shannon – Losing is a life skill

November 22, 2022

Shannon shares about losing her husband to suicide, her parents and her father-in-law. She felt broken and to be able to take care of her kids and her self seemed overwhelming. It took someone telling her that you can heal from trauma to give her hope for healing.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of a Partner / Grief and Trauma / Suicide / Video

Amber – Talking about death

June 8, 2021

Amber explains why it’s so important to talk about grief and her kids

Death of a Parent / Supporting Others / Video

Keith – “My story”

December 10, 2018

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

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