Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Maureen – “My miscarriages and attachment”

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

Cheryl – “What is grief”

Cheryl defines grief and talks about how we all grieve differently.

Jacqueline – Crying

Jacqueline talks about how grief is love and how crying is natural

Maureen – “Pregnancy and infant loss”

Maureen explains how pregnancy and infant loss is often misunderstood or underestimated.

Sara – Lyrics

Sara talks about how lyrics can have an impact on how we experience music

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Weathering the Intense Emotions of Grief

Grief often comes with powerful, unpredictable emotional shifts that can be painful to experience. While it’s important to find ways to sit with these feelings, to acknowledge the pain of grief and accept loss, it’s also necessary to find ways to ease and manage the pain. There are several simple activities that you can explore to help.

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

Maureen talks about anticipating a holiday and considering honouring a loved one

Marija – Permission to mourn

Marija discusses the value of being allowing yourself to mourn

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.

Rev. Sky – “What is a trigger”

Rev. Sky explains triggers, identifying them and what you need.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic