Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Grief and Disability: Carrie’s Story

It has become clear to me over time that we have much work to do to ensure the delivery of disability-sensitive grief literacy and grief support. In March of 2022 my proposal for four 1-hour sessions was approved, we provided the program for 20 participants. My heart was full in each session.

My heart remains full of hope that conversations, education, and expertise about disability sensitive end of life care and grief support will gain momentum as more and more people join in on this vital conversation.

Sara – Listening to music

Sara discusses how listening to music can help navigate loss

Amanda – “It’s a gift to love someone”

Amanda talks about grief and it’s connection to love.

Sara – Lyrics

Sara talks about how lyrics can have an impact on how we experience music

Janice – “Risks”

Janice talks about risks in behaviour and progress.

Maureen – “Group therapy vs individual therapy”

Maureen talks about what kind of counselling may work for you.

Rev. Sky – “The grief tunnel”

Rev. Sky talks about going forward and growing in the grief process.

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

Jacqueline discusses the power of just being there with someone in grief

Amanda – “Listening”

Amanda shares the importance of listening and being comfortable with silence.

What Does Grief Support Look Like?

When we experience significant, on-going symptoms of grief that interfere with our adjustment to the reality of our loss, it can be time to seek professional help. It can be difficult to know where to find help and what grief support options are available.

Christian – “When people say dumb things”

Christian explains how he deals with people who say dumb things.

Janice – “Let the feelings come up”

Janice talks about how it can help to let the feelings come up.