Video

Doug M – “Helping Children Cope with Sibling Death”

Doug talks about shock and the importance of making sure children get help. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Hope – Waves of grief

Hope talks about the loss of her father and how grief comes in waves and how a therapist helped her understand that she had pushed her emotions down

Ellen – “Grieving her grandmother”

Ellen talks about her grief and the loss of her grandmother.

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

Chantal defines what a graphic novel is and how words mix with imagery like a dance

Susan – “Strength vs support”

Susan discusses being strong and the support she receives.

Carrie – Thanatology

Carrie explains how thanatolgy is the study of death dying grief and loss.

Betsy – Mother’s day

Betsy shares her challenges around mother’s day when her adopted son died

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Janice – “Feelings just are”

Janice explains the importance of listening to, trusting and honouring ourselves and our feelings.

John Martin – Loss and Grief- Not Much Help

John talks about the importance of helping people in grief

Katie – Reminders in nature

Katie talks about crying privately and how nature can help. Cardinals remind her of her father

John Martin – Coping with grief part 1

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss