Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Madelyn – Advice to younger self

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

Sara – Creating music

Sara explains how creating music can be a part of the grieving process

Professional Insights Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of professionals helping people and families to cope with grief.

Caileigh – My own grief and supporting others

Caileigh tells about her own grief and now it has given her a really powerful lens on how to support children going through grief as well. Along with her professional education and training, there is now a different perspective on grief and how that fits in with supporting others.

Maureen – “Our first miscarriage”

Maureen shares insights about her miscarriages.

Marija – The wilderness of grief

Marija discussed acknowedging all aspects of grief and living with grief.

Claudia – What do I do when my art is finished

Claudia explains some helpful tips after your art is finished

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

Carrie – Grief and creativity

Carrie talks about creativity and expressing grief and loss… that in many ways can offer insight and comfort for those who are grieving

Janice – “Grief can be complicated”

Janice discusses disenfranchised grief and holding on to hurt.

Madelyn – Accept what you are feeling

Madelyn talks about how it’s ok to not be ok.

Chantal – My Story

Chantal discusses finding a release in doing a graphic novel to explore her grief as a thesis in art therapy school