Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Shannon – Enough

Shannon talks about us all doing the very best we can from the perspectives of a licensed clinical counselor and losing her husband to suicide.

Corrie – Getting comfortable with discomfort

Corrie talks about being comfortable and uncomfortable with grief

Janice – “Feelings”

Janice talks about the importance of allowing our feelings as that’s the only way to get through them.

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.

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

Jacqueline discusses the power of just being there with someone in grief

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

Christian – “When people say dumb things”

Christian explains how he deals with people who say dumb things.

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Chantal – Grief and art therapy group

Chantal talks about the honour of being witness to other peoples story and exploration of grief and art therapy

Claudia – Working with an art therapist

Claudia how all art making is theraputic and working with an art therapist amplifies the process in a positive way

Sara – Music and celebration of life

Sara explains how music can play an importand and significant role in celebrations of life.

Jacqueline – My Story

Jacqueline talks about getting through the feelings after her mother’s death