Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Madelyn – Expressing your feelings

Madelyn talks about being a 2nd generation Canadian chinese and keeping grief in. She explains the importnace of expressing your feelings and not feel guilty about it

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

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.

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

Janice – “Grieving alone”

Janice discusses grieving alone and when its important to have people around you that can listen and understand what you are feeling.

Michele – Advice to younger grieving self

Michele tells what advice she would give to her younger grieving self

Marija – Latent grief

Marija explains latent grief

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

Chantal defines what a graphic novel is and how words mix with imagery like a dance

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

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

Janice – “It’s never too late to grieve”

Janice talks about the importance of noticing feelings.

Claudia – What do I do when my art is finished

Claudia explains some helpful tips after your art is finished

Jessica M – Grief is unique for each person

Jessica discusses our uniquenesses during grief, giving yourself permission to grieve and that there are many ways of self care during grief.