Supporting Others

Jim – Helping by listening

Jim – ” I talk about how to be a good listener to someone who is grieving. I believe that one of the most important things you can do for someone who is grieving is to simply listen. Don’t try to fix their problems or offer advice. Just listen and be there for them. It can be as simple as meeting for coffee or taking a walk together. You’re doing more help than you realize when you simply listen to someone.

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.

John Martin – Coping with grief part 2

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

John Martin – Coping with grief part 1

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Karyn and Aidan – Supporting each other

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they supported each other and how they coped with John being hospitalized

Nicole – Stigma Surrounding Drug Use

Nicole discusses how the stigma around drug use has an impact on how people feel able to grieve when those in their community are lost.

Donna B – “Seeking Help”

Donna talks about the importance of speaking to someone. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

Betsy – Adoption and grief

Betsy tell her story of losing her adopted son to cancer

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 2

John talks about permission to grieve

Janice – “The importance of listening”

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