Supporting Others

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.

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Lisa -Advice to grievers

Lisa explains her thoughts about how to help someone in grief

Lisa – How to support someone in grief

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

Karyn and Aidan – Supporting each other

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

Zoreena – Support systems

Zoreena explains the importance of support systems

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

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

Caileigh – Wanting to fix a grieving child

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

John – Support over time

John discusses how support changes over time

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.