Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

Maureen – Preparing for holidays

Maureen gives some ideas to help during holidays like connecting and taking time out

Cheryl – “Complicated Grief”

Cheryl discusses unresolved grief.

Janice – “Pay attention to our feelings”

Janice discuss the importance of being aware of your feelings.

Sara – Creating music

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

Amanda – “Listening”

Amanda shares the importance of listening and being comfortable with silence.

Madelyn – Grieving process as a 2nd generation Canadian

Madelyn talks about being a 2nd generation Canadian, some things she has learend working in palliative care as a music therapist

Adrianna – Metabolizing grief

Adrianna explains metabolizing grief and grief literacy training

Jacqueline – You don’t have to be an artist

Jacqueline discusses how in art therapy we tap into that child in all of us that is not concerned about what is right or wrong

Maureen – “My miscarriages and attachment”

Maureen tells about her miscarriages, attachment and understanding why she felt so terrible.

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