Supporting Others

Nicole – Pandemic’s Effect on Safe Spaces and Mental Health Access

Nicole discusses how the pandemic affected access to safe spaces and shelters for those living rough and living with addiction.

Betsy – You can’t know until you know

Betsy talks about support and what really helps when one is in grief

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Caileigh – Parent Capacity

Caileigh discusses parent capacity and and how to support their child through their grief is all about inspiring them and empowering them so that they can help their child.

Joyce – Walking beside people who are stuggling with addiction

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

Coping with Guilt in Grief Playlist

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

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

Maureen talks about getting help and what is right for you.

Lisa – How to support someone in grief

Lisa shares what was helpful from other people when she was grieving

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

John discusses trauma and grief

Amber – Support

Amber talks about following through on offers of support

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.

Holly – How can we help someone who is grieving

Holly has some helpful tips how to help someone who is grieving