Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Caileigh – Working with children in grief

Caileigh shares why she likes working with and supporting children in grief. “Over the course of their lives, children and youth and families experience a lot of losses, and it’s an empowering job to empower others. I’m not only empowering them, but I’m also building parent capacity in recognizing that it does take a village and it takes a community to support a child.”

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Corrie – Triggers

Corrie discuss the many types of triggers

Claudia – Waterlillies

Claudia talks about how she painted on panels big enough to hug to help her with her grief

Rev. Sky – “Grief is a journey”

Rev. Sky talks about her personal loss and the positive changes that happen as we journey through grief.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Claudia – Working with an art therapist

Claudia how all art making is theraputic and working with an art therapist amplifies the process in a positive way

Professional Insights Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of professionals helping people and families to cope with grief.

Amanda – “Hospice like home”

Amanda discusses the value of feeling like being at home during palliative care.

Sara – Music and grief

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

Claudia – What do I do when my art is finished

Claudia explains some helpful tips after your art is finished

Caileigh – Wanting to fix a grieving child

Caileigh gives advice about the desire to fix, especially to parents who are grieving themselves as well as supporting children who are grieving.