Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Maureen – “Your experience of loss is unique”

Maureen explains how your experience of grief is your own.

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.

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day

Jacqueline – Art therapy and grieving women

Jacqueline explains how helping connect to the heart and reslience with art therapy can be very helpful

Jenn – Art can give voice

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.

Jessica M – Grief is unique for each person

Jessica discusses our uniquenesses during grief, giving yourself permission to grieve and that there are many ways of self care during grief.

Jen – “Releasing grief through yoga”

Jen discusses how some poses can help release stress.

Christian – “When people say dumb things”

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

Jacqueline – My Story

Jacqueline talks about getting through the feelings after her mother’s death

Claudia – Waterlillies

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

Jenn – In grief an art therapist can be there to walk with you

Jenn discusses how an art therapists can support you in those moments of pain. They are there to honour your stories and experiences.

Katie “Ongoing Grief”

Katie talks about the loss of her mother.