Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Janice – “Grieving alone”

Janice discusses grieving alone and when its important to have people around you that can listen and understand what you are feeling.

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

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

Madelyn – Rituals and the Chinese grieving process

Madelyn talks about expressing your grief in Chinese cultures and how rituals are a war of grieving providing comfort

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

Maureen talks about anticipating a holiday and considering honouring a loved one

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.

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Madelyn – Advice to younger self

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

Jacqueline – Humour

Jacqueline talks about how huour has a place in grieving

Corrie – Pandemic of grief

Corrie discusses how much grief there is

Caileigh – Wanting to fix a grieving child

Caileigh gives advice about the desire to fix, especially to parents who are grieving themselves as well as supporting children who are grieving.

Amanda – “The Little Things”

Amanda talks about how little things can be a huge gift during palliative care.

Maureen – “They are still your child”

Maureen explains how you find different ways of parenting.