Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Jean – What grief feels like physically

Jean discusses the physical effects she has experienced in grief

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.

Calls to Care, Calls to Action: Bearing Witness to Global Catastrophic Loss of Life and Traumatic Events

We bear witness to stories of mass loss of lives, stories of families in Gaza being forced from their land, loss of culture and traditions, and countless other ways systems of colonization and oppression can contribute to other non-death losses those who are directly affected currently and have historically faced. As we discussed in a previous article, we can also experience collective grief following natural disasters, accidents, international conflict, and acts of violence that have resulted in catastrophic loss of lives.

Claudia – You do not have to be an artist to do art therapy

Claudia explains why you do not have to be an artist to benefit

Rev. Sky – “Weepies”

Rev. Sky talks about weepies, that they are OK and how to deal with them.

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself

Sara – Music and grief

Sara discusses how music can connect and help by acknowledging grief and bringing comfort

Jen – “Breathing and grief”

Jen talks about how breathing and yoga can help cope.

Marija – Acknowledging feelings

Marija talks about our tools for coping

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

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

Jen discusses the ups and downs of the 1st year.

Maureen – “Our 20th Anniversary”

Maureen talks about she dealt with her miscarriages and how she felt after 20 years.