Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Jenn – Your art completely belongs to you

Jenn explains the wonderful thing about art is that piece belongs completely to you and you have the power to do whatever you wish with it . She makes some suggestions as to what you may want to do.

Maureen – “Our 20th Anniversary”

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

Janice – “The importance of listening”

Janice explains the importance of not being judgemental and listening when helping someone is in grief.

Corrie – Getting comfortable with discomfort

Corrie talks about being comfortable and uncomfortable with grief

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.

Maureen – “If someone you know has experienced pregnancy & infant loss”

Maureen explains practical tools to help someone who is grieving.

Keith – “We need one another”

Keith talks about the importance of story, understanding our journey and how we are connected.

Janice – “It’s hard work”

Janice explains that hard work is necessary to reach the calm and peace.

Chantal – Physical symptoms and grieving

Chantal talks about panic attacks and thinking she was having a heart attack

Jen – “Breathing and grief”

Jen talks about how breathing and yoga can help cope.

Michael – “A story of loss and longing”

Michael relays a story of a man coping after the loss of his wife.

Corrie – Talking to children about death and dying

Corrie explains how to discuss death and dying with children