Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Rev. Sky – “Weepies”

Rev. Sky talks about weepies, that they are OK and how to deal with them.

Carrie – Photography and grieving

Carrie discusses how photography can be very freeing in that it allows for exploration and move us away from the need to explain and can be more about experience what our own process is all about.

Adrianna – Death doulas and grief

Adrianna explains what a death doula is

Jacqueline – My Story

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

Calls to Care, Calls to Action: Bearing Witness to Global Catastrophic Loss of Life and Traumatic Events

We bear witness to stories of mass loss of lives, stories of families in Gaza being forced from their land, loss of culture and traditions, and countless other ways systems of colonization and oppression can contribute to other non-death losses those who are directly affected currently and have historically faced. As we discussed in a previous article, we can also experience collective grief following natural disasters, accidents, international conflict, and acts of violence that have resulted in catastrophic loss of lives.

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

Jean – Grief resources and self care

Jean talks about resources that help in processing grief and self care

Christian – “Grief can bring new life”

Christian explains where he found hope in grief.

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

Jen discusses the ups and downs of the 1st year.

Janice – “Own our feelings”

Janice discusses the goals of emotional work and arriving at a peaceful place.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic