Bereavement Professionals’ Insights

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.

Marija – Types of Loss in a Pandemic

Marija explains how all of the losses we experience during a pandemic are compounded

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Amanda – “It’s a gift to love someone”

Amanda talks about grief and it’s connection to love.

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

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

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Maureen – “Unresolved conflicts”

Maureen shares about her Dad, anger, love and some tools to manage unresolved conflicts.

Amanda – “Hospice like home”

Amanda discusses the value of feeling like being at home during palliative care.

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

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

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.

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

Maureen talks about anticipating a holiday and considering honouring a loved one