Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Janice – “It’s hard work”

Janice explains that hard work is necessary to reach the calm and peace.

Chantal – The benefits of the physical part of art making

Chantal talks about how art can release energy in a healthy cathartic way

Janice – “The importance of listening”

Janice explains the importance of not being judgemental and listening when helping someone is in grief.

Maureen – “Trust yourself”

Maureen talks about finding your own way in your healing process.

Maureen – Grief and Holidays

Maureen talks about feelings duing holidays

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

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.

Carrie – Validation

Carrie talks about validation and feeling that someone is full responsive and fully present to you and what is going on in your grief… feeling “felt”

Cheryl – “My story”

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.

Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

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

Jacqueline – My Story

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

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.