Tending to My Garden of Grief

Michele – Talks about being a death doula

March 14, 2022

Michele explains what death doula’s do. Doula means servant. They support people on many different levels… for instance, emotionally, spiritually and physically

Donna B – “Seeking Help”

September 24, 2019

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

Grief and Disability: Carrie’s Story

September 20, 2022

It has become clear to me over time that we have much work to do to ensure the delivery of disability-sensitive grief literacy and grief support. In March of 2022 my proposal for four 1-hour sessions was approved, we provided the program for 20 participants. My heart was full in each session.

My heart remains full of hope that conversations, education, and expertise about disability sensitive end of life care and grief support will gain momentum as more and more people join in on this vital conversation.

Nicole – Stigma Surrounding Drug Use

March 25, 2023

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.

John Martin – Coping with grief part 1

March 13, 2022

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Nicole – Advice for Other Professionals Managing Grief

March 25, 2023

Nicole discusses dealing with repeated loss while working in community outreach, not being afraid to be human.

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

March 23, 2023

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Sunny- The Importance of Friends While Grieving

February 23, 2022

John Martin – Loss and Grief- Not Much Help

March 13, 2022

John talks about the importance of helping people in grief

Jim – When should you seek help

June 13, 2023

Jim talks about when you should seek help for mental health. How it can be difficult to ask for help, especially for men and for people in certain professions, such as law enforcement and the military. But if you are struggling, it is important to reach out for support

Caileigh – Wanting to fix a grieving child

February 23, 2023

Caileigh gives advice about the desire to fix, especially to parents who are grieving themselves as well as supporting children who are grieving.