Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Shannon – Power of Presence

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Corrie – Talking to children about death and dying

Corrie explains how to discuss death and dying with children

Jacqueline – Digital Story

Jacqueline discusses what a digital story can be and how creatiing one can create positive breakthroughs

Caleigh – Play Session

Caileigh discusses child play sessions, how children can learn about confusing feelings of grief and ways to cope.

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.

Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

Maureen – “They are still your child”

Maureen explains how you find different ways of parenting.

Cheryl – “Complicated Grief”

Cheryl discusses unresolved grief.

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself

Claudia – Waterlillies

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

Maureen – “Our first miscarriage”

Maureen shares insights about her miscarriages.

Jen – “Yoga for grief”

Jen discusses how yoga can help release stress and give you strength to help deal with the circumstances you need to deal with.