Supporting Others

Alongside

That is also our best, and only role, when supporting a person with a developmental disability to grieve. We must be the one that comes alongside. There is no closer place we can get to. We must be present, be with, perhaps not understanding or comprehending what the person we support is experiencing, but alongside them nonetheless. We must be there, ready to provide whatever we can discover of their unique need in grief.

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

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

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 2

John talks about permission to grieve

Donna B – “Offering Support”

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

Chantal – Giving space

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

Donna – “Helping a grieving friend”

Donna shares some practical ways to help someone in grief.

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

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

John Martin – Coping with grief part 1

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

John – Support over time

John discusses how support changes over time

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Lyss – Support, Family, and Friends

Lyss discusses the long process of her mother dying, miscarriages and support from family and friends