Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Rev. Sky – “It’s OK to cry”

Rev. Sky talks about loss due to gun violence, that it’s OK to cry and finding an outlet.

Rev. Sky – “What is a trigger”

Rev. Sky explains triggers, identifying them and what you need.

Donna – “Helping a grieving friend”

Donna shares some practical ways to help someone in grief.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

Sara – Music and celebration of life

Sara explains how music can play an importand and significant role in celebrations of life.

Sara – Music and grief

Sara discusses how music can connect and help by acknowledging grief and bringing comfort

Community Grief Toolkit [Downloadable!]

This toolkit also reflects on how we support grief in the community. The tools to come together and honour our collective experiences and how to build the resources for further support.

Corrie – We cry because we love

Corrie talks about crying, hurt and love

Jessica M – Finding Hope

Jessica shares memories of her brothers birthday which was just before her mothers death and how they all found hope

Janice – “Not feeling grief when someone dies”

Janice talks about why some people don’t feel grief and what it may mean.

Christian – “Grief can shape you”

Christian talks about realizing the impact grief has.

Rev. Sky – “Weepies”

Rev. Sky talks about weepies, that they are OK and how to deal with them.