Death and Grief During a Pandemic

Maureen – “Grief doesn’t stop, even when the outside world is in crisis”

Maureen gives suggestions about how you can help people in grief

Kim – Self care

Kim talks about looking after yourself and how much it helps. In particular be kind to yourself

Jean – Grief resources and self care

Jean talks about resources that help in processing grief and self care

Kim – It’s different during a pandemic

Kim talks about how the pandemic influenced how they were able to deal with her Mum’s death

Kim – Support at the hospital

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

Andrea – Couples versus being single

Andrea talks about becoming single when her husband died

Karyn and Aidan – The what if game and guilt

Karyn and Aidan explain how they have dealt with guilt

Nicole – Power of Speaking About Lost Ones

Nicole discusses the importance of sharing memories of those lost to drug poisoning and speaking their names.

Maureen – “Permission to mourn”

Maureen explains about grief being valid and how important it is to look after yourself.

Sarah K – Grieving in isolation

Sarah discusses isolation, being in grief during the pandemic and the importance of keeping connected

Weathering the Intense Emotions of Grief

Grief often comes with powerful, unpredictable emotional shifts that can be painful to experience. While it’s important to find ways to sit with these feelings, to acknowledge the pain of grief and accept loss, it’s also necessary to find ways to ease and manage the pain. There are several simple activities that you can explore to help.