Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Alongside

That is also our best, and only role, when supporting a person with a developmental disability to grieve. We must be the one that comes alongside. There is no closer place we can get to. We must be present, be with, perhaps not understanding or comprehending what the person we support is experiencing, but alongside them nonetheless. We must be there, ready to provide whatever we can discover of their unique need in grief.

Marija – The wilderness of grief

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

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 – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Amanda – “Reach out”

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.

Janice – “Pay attention to our feelings”

Janice discuss the importance of being aware of your feelings.

Claudia – Art, art as therapy and art therapy

Claudia discusses the definition of therapy and how art therapists are formally trained.

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

Jen discusses the ups and downs of the 1st year.

Claudia – Being stuck and art therapy

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

Cheryl – “My story”

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.

Janice – “Feelings”

Janice talks about the importance of allowing our feelings as that’s the only way to get through them.