Grief and Trauma

Cheryl and Mike – “Living with grief”

December 16, 2018

Cheryl and Mike discuss process and moving forward. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Sarah K – Finding my people

February 7, 2022

Sarah talks about how finding other people that are going through the same grief experience has been very helpful to her.

Death By Overdose / Grief and Trauma / Video

Shannon – Power of Presence

November 22, 2022

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

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

Brenda and Dale – “What is grief”

December 17, 2018

Brenda and Dale talk about their grief journey.They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Grief and Trauma / Suicide / Video

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Russell – “Questions people ask”

December 16, 2018

Russell discusses how he answers the hardest questions people ask. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Perinatal / Video

Doug – “My Story”

December 16, 2018

Doug talks about the accident that killed his daughter and his process of grief.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / My Story Video / Video

Sarah K – Talking to my kids

February 7, 2022

Sarah discusses the challenges of discussing her kids about their Dad;s death to heroin and helping them on their journey through grief

Death By Overdose / Grief and Trauma / Supporting Others / Video

The Meaning of Tisha B’Av

July 26, 2023

Starting on sundown, July 26th , some Jews will begin to fast. Unlike the more well-known Yom Kippur,
which is for atonement, Tisha B’Av is a specific holiday for mourning and grief. Its exact date varies with the ancient Jewish lunar Calendar, but is sometime in July or early August. All Jewish commemorations
begin in the evening due to this lunar calendar.

Blog Post / Collective/Community Grief / Grief and Trauma

Finding Your Way Through Hard Feelings Playlist

July 6, 2020

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Grief and Trauma / Video / Video Playlist

Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Other Special Days

September 15, 2022

When we are grieving, some days are more difficult than others. Grief comes in waves like the sea and can feel like an intertwining labyrinth of emotions. Birthdays, anniversaries, and special dates that are associated with our loved one who has died can contribute to more emotionally intense days which can be worsened through the anticipation and “what ifs” of the upcoming day. These difficult days can leave us feeling defeated and it can almost feel like we’ve taken two steps backward in our grieving process, but grief does not have a timeline, and these feelings of setbacks are opportunities for healing.

Blog Post / Collective/Community Grief / Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Grief and Trauma / I Am A Griever

Cheryl and Mike – “Everybody’s different”

December 16, 2018

Cheryl and Mike discuss how everyone is unique in their grieving. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video