Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

Jeff K – “What is grief”

Jeff discusses the many aspects of grief and how we are all connected. Jeff continues to grieve the death of his mother.

Chantal – Anticipatory grief

Chantal defines antipatory grief and the grief before the physical loss

Maureen – “Group therapy vs individual therapy”

Maureen talks about what kind of counselling may work for you.

Carrie – Thanatology

Carrie explains how thanatolgy is the study of death dying grief and loss.

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

Maureen explains practical tools to help someone who is grieving.

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

Maureen talks about getting help and what is right for you.

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

Janice – “It’s hard work”

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

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

Rev. Sky discusses how trauma affects us on many levels.

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