Supporting Others

Joyce- Learning to live with grief

Joyce shares a story of support from a friend and how she managed in her early grief

Collective Grief

When the death of a person affects many members in a community, city, country, or across the world, people will experience collective grief.

These are some things that can help people through the experience of collective grief across a community.

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

John discusses trauma and grief

Antoinetta – Things that help when struggling

Antoinetta talks about the first time she learned that it was ok that she was grieving and how to unpack all her feelings

Jim – When should you seek help

Jim talks about when you should seek help for mental health. How it can be difficult to ask for help, especially for men and for people in certain professions, such as law enforcement and the military. But if you are struggling, it is important to reach out for support

Chantal – Giving space

Chantal discusses how it is good and honouring to the one you’ve lost to give space and feel everything

Amber – Support

Amber talks about following through on offers of support

Zoreena – Support systems

Zoreena explains the importance of support systems

Janice – “The importance of listening”

Janice explains the importance of not being judgemental and listening when helping someone is in grief.

Tips for Grieving During the Holidays

The holidays can bring up a lot of feelings, especially when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether it’s the first holiday season without someone, the holidays mark a time where someone you love died, or it’s just hard to be around celebration when you’re not feeling celebratory, December can feel heavy.

These are a few tips for grieving during the holidays.

Shannon – Blessings and sadness

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Kim – Checking in is very important

Kim explains why it is so important to check in and keep in touch with people who have lost