Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Janice – “It’s never too late to grieve”

Janice talks about the importance of noticing feelings.

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day

Marija – The wilderness of grief

Marija discussed acknowedging all aspects of grief and living with grief.

Adrianna – Death doulas and grief

Adrianna explains what a death doula is

Children’s Grief and Loss Toolkit (ages 6-12) [FREE Downloadable PDF]

Grief is a natural experience, and is considered one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. 1 in 14 children under the age of 18 will experience the death of someone close to them. Every year, approximately 200 000 children are grieving the death of someone in their extended family or community.…

Christian – “Stigma of opioid death”

Christian talks about the social acceptance of an opioid overdose.

Amanda – “Reach out”

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.

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.

Sara – Music and celebration of life

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

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

Carrie – Creating a photo narrative

Carrie explains how photography can give insight and express things that there reallhy aren’t words for. Photography can be one addtitional way in which to express and capture those moments of our sorrow, grief and pain as well as transformation and healing

Jacqueline – Humour

Jacqueline talks about how huour has a place in grieving