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Rev. Sky – “Helping a friend”

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

John – My Story

John tells the story of his wife became ill suddenly and died

Rebecca -Absurdity

Rebecca talks about the death of her father and how things can seem real unreal, absurd when in grief

Holly – How can we help someone who is grieving

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

Kristal – Attending Memorials as a Support Worker

Kristal discusses the importance of finding ways to honour people that have been lost and how they have impacted you. She speaks to how she often chooses not to attend public memorials for those she has lost as a support worker as they are often very overwhelming. Instead, she has her own personal rituals or ways of honouring those she has lost personally including opening a window. She discusses how this practice was used when she worked in palliative care.

Krista – “It’s ok to be uncomfortable”

Krista discusses ways to move forward.

Hope – My Story

Hope tells the story of her father’s death and how it affected her and her family

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

Maureen – Funeral during the pandemic

Maureen talks about funeral arrangements during a pandemic

Amber – Grieving at the age of 17

Amber disucss what it’s like to be a teen when a parent dies

Bryan – This Is Why

Bryan shares about his new website “This is why”a creative form, for blog stories for grievers to express themselves and for readers to connect

Kim – Some cry some don’t

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received