Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Janice – “It’s hard work”

Janice explains that hard work is necessary to reach the calm and peace.

Michele – Advice to younger grieving self

Michele tells what advice she would give to her younger grieving self

Cheryl – “My story”

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.

Claudia – Art in community versus art therapy

Claudia explains how art therapists are trained and how what they do is different that doing art in community

Janice – “Feelings just are”

Janice explains the importance of listening to, trusting and honouring ourselves and our feelings.

Chantal – Giving space

Chantal discusses how it is good and honouring to the one you’ve lost to give space and feel everything

Claudia – Being stuck and art therapy

Claudia discusses remunating how art therapist can help create different positive perspectives

Keith – “Grief at any age”

Keith discusses grief and age.

Maureen – “Trust yourself”

Maureen talks about finding your own way in your healing process.

Maureen – “Grief can change the landscape of your relationships”

Maureen discusses how relationships can be challenged by grief.

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.

Keith – “Hope”

Keith talks about time, healing and hope.