Supporting Others

Donna B – “Offering Support”

Donna explains how talking/listening is a help. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Grief & Ice Cream

When my wife of 18 years died in 2016, I became a single father missing the love of my life, and also had to learn how to raise two girls (13-17 at the time) on my own. I remember a conversation I had with my mother-in-law and oldest daughter that began as reminiscing over a person who became a lost love to all of us. We all talked about different aspects of my wife but shortly, it transformed into a “who meant more to her” fest.

Shannon – Power of Presence

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

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself

Sunny- The Importance of Friends While Grieving

There One Day and Gone the Next : Art Therapy and Grief

This blog post contains information about using art therapy to process grief, including specific examples.

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Sarah K – Supporting someone in grief

Sarah gives her thoughts on how many things there are you can domto support someone in grief and how to be proactive

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

John Martin – Coping with grief part 1

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Joyce – Walking beside people who are stuggling with addiction

Joyce explains why it so important to help people who are struggling with addiction

Lisa -Advice to grievers

Lisa explains her thoughts about how to help someone in grief