Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Rev. Sky – “Trauma, grief, and loss, sudden death”

Rev. Sky introduces herself and explains why she is in these videos.

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

Chantal defines what a graphic novel is and how words mix with imagery like a dance

Amanda – “Hospice”

Amanda talks about the comfort zone in palliative care.

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

Rev. Sky discusses how trauma affects us on many levels.

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

Infant & Reproductive Loss Toolkit [Free Downloadable PDFs for Individuals and Professionals]

Navigating life, death, and loss can be overwhelming. Mental health professionals designed this toolkit for individuals, parents, caregivers, and families navigating perinatal and reproductive loss. Reactions to pregnancy and reproductive loss are as unique as fingerprints. Some can process the experience relatively quickly, while others experience unrelenting pain and grief. We hope that this toolkit…

Madelyn – My story

Madelyn tells her story and how she became a music therapist working in palliative care

Christian – “Grief can bring new life”

Christian explains where he found hope in grief.

Claudia – Waterlillies

Claudia talks about how she painted on panels big enough to hug to help her with her grief

Amanda – “Listening”

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

Sara – Music and grief

Sara discusses how music can connect and help by acknowledging grief and bringing comfort

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.