Death of a Parent

Death of a Parent Playlists

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Death of a Parent - Related Videos

Jackie – Expressive arts can help when grief is confusing

Jackie talks about how working with an artist therapist helped her after her sister and mother died

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Scott – The grieving process

Scott talks about how his song ‘The Good Man James” was about his father, their relationship and how it helped him process their relationship. Find the song at his website www.dotbmusic.ca

Matt – Wisdom to pass on

Matt offers advice to his younger self about grief. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Jessica M – Continuing Bonds

Jessica talks about the values of continuing bonds and connections with people who are not here anymore. She gives some examples of things that have made her more connected to her Mom.

Amber -Grieving as a teenager

Amber discusses the challenges of going through grief as a teen

Antoinetta – Story

Antoinetta tells her story of grief and her father getting lung cancer

Adam – Crying and singing

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Adam talks about how crying and singing helps him cope even at the cemetary

Sam – Prostate Cancer

Sam talks about prostate cancer and losing his father and uncle to it

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.