Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

Christian tells Jeff”s story… the good and his struggles.

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.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Madelyn – Advice to younger self

Madelyn discusses how having feelings is a gift and you can work through tough ones. There is hope.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling numb”

Rev. Sky discusses how feeling numb is a normal emotion and what you need to move forward.

Madelyn – Accept what you are feeling

Madelyn talks about how it’s ok to not be ok.

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.

Janice – “Photographs”

Janice explains how photographs can be a doorway to help move forward.

Sara – Creating music

Sara explains how creating music can be a part of the grieving process

Craig – Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Craig how he overcame a series of challenges, including the loss of his marriage, his job, and his home. He talks about how he found the strength to keep going and how he learned to be more resilient.

Madelyn – Holding space

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

Jenn – Barriers to art

Jenn talks about the barriers that may prevent someone from including art as part of their grief or emotional process including judgment of your art skills and more.