Supporting Others

Krista – “Just be there”

Krista explains how being a listening ear can be so helpful. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Valmy – Checking in on someone is good

Valmy explains how helpful it is to check in on someone who is grieving

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Adrianna – Pandemic, funerals and celebration of life

Adrianna talks about the death of her friend during pandemic

John Martin – Loss and Grief- Make Sure You Hear Their Story

John about the importance of hearing a griever

Donna B – “Offering Support”

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

Caileigh – Through play children learn so much about their grief

Caileigh discussed how children learn so much about their grief through play. There’s less confusion, there’s less anxiety, there’s more awareness. For the child and the parent, there is more acceptance of grief.

John Martin – Grief – Don’t Ignore Your Losses. Loss needs to be acknowledged.

John explains why it is important to acknowledge grief

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.

Sarah K – Talking to my kids

Sarah discusses the challenges of discussing her kids about their Dad;s death to heroin and helping them on their journey through grief

Sunny- The Importance of Friends While Grieving