Community Grief Toolkit [Downloadable!]

Jessica M – Grief is unique for each person

June 13, 2023

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

Jessica M – It’s OK not to cry

June 13, 2023

Jessica discusses how grief is individual and finding the way forward can be different for everyone.

Sara – My Story

April 30, 2021

Sara talks about why she became a music therapist, espression and connecting to feelings

Who are we to Decide? The Many Paths through Grief

July 16, 2024

A lot of my work with clients involves hearing their stories, but also answering many questions about if their grief is “normal”. Their grief is overwhelming, and our dominant culture’s strong message is – that grief should be kept at its edges, I often find this pervasive intention creeps into griever’s experiences – and my…

Sara – Listening to music

April 30, 2021

Sara discusses how listening to music can help navigate loss

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

October 1, 2019

Christian discusses the power of memories.

Grief, Breastfeeding, and Care

September 30, 2024

In this essay, I share a bit about my story of grief and breastfeeding. I also share some thoughts about the cultural grief some people are carrying about the lack of support afforded to lactating families whose goal it is to feed their baby from their body. I use some gendered language throughout this essay…

Jacqueline – Digital Story

August 26, 2022

Jacqueline discusses what a digital story can be and how creatiing one can create positive breakthroughs

Janice – “It’s hard work”

December 10, 2018

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

Rev. Sky – “Feeling numb”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky discusses how feeling numb is a normal emotion and what you need to move forward.

Janice – “Grief and the whole relationship”

December 10, 2018

Janice uses a personal story to talk about how loss can be related to the whole relationship not just the death.