Supporting Others

Coping with Guilt in Grief Playlist

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

Betsy – Adoption and grief

Betsy tell her story of losing her adopted son to cancer

Karyn and Aidan – Support from others

Karyn and Aidan discuss how family, friends, and people they didn’t know in the community supported them.Talking, meals, dog walking are among the things that made a huge difference.

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself

Karyn and Aidan – Supporting each other

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

John Martin – Coping with grief part 3

John gives some pointers as to how to support someone in grief

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.

Joyce – Using my grief experience to help people

Joyce talks about the positive experiences she has in helping other people in grief

Rev. Sky – “Helping a friend”

Rev. Sky discusses the grief motto 80% listening, 20% talking and how to help someone in grief.

John Martin – Recognize What Your Loss Means For You Now And In The Future

John discusses what comes next after initial shock

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.

Lisa -Advice to grievers

Lisa explains her thoughts about how to help someone in grief