Gaming that Supports Mental Health, Grief and Loss
I recently went searching for video games that addressed grief and loss, death and bereavement, for some of my kiddos that love gaming and often find solace in it, when going through a difficult time in their life. I found Safe In Our World and was highly impressed at the care and attention the team and […]
Video Resources
Videos and other audio resources can sometimes offer a common and often comforting voice with a shared message about the human experience of grief and loss. We don’t “move on” from grief. We move forward with it. Nora McInerny How do you help a grieving friend?Megan Devine A Grief Casserole — How to help your friends […]
Podcasts
If you love audio resources, I’ve got a bunch of great podcasts that might interest you! I will add more as I find them, in hopes you will find them supportive. Family Caregivers Unite! an online talk radio show that I co-created in 2012 in response to the overwhelming caregiver burnout and lack of peer […]
Books
There are some incredible books to share about the experience of grief and loss. I am happy to share them here and hope that you will find them supportive, insightful and helpful. The Grieving BrainDr. Mary-Frances O’Connor It’s Ok That You’re Not Okay: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t UnderstandMegan Devine and […]
Puppets, Play and Grief Therapy
The use of puppets and or play in therapy encourages the building of a strong rapport with children, youth and young adults. It encourages the individual to interact verbally and nonverbally with the puppet or play object and rebuild and restore positive relationships with themselves, peers, parents or other important people in their lives. […]
The Role of Recreation in Grief and Bereavement
By Jamie Cook (Recreation Therapist, Recreational Respite) Loss of a loved one is a difficult experience for anyone, but for children and youth experiencing grief and bereavement during their formative years, it can be even more complex, confusing, and overwhelming. Recreation is uniquely situated with the capacity to support children and youth through their grief […]
Grief and Autism
It is so important to understand first, that grief work requires a unique skillset and competence. The understanding of its complexities and the knowledge of how to use various interventions in counselling support with an individual who is autistic is both individual and unique. Grief is when a loved one dies, a loss is experience […]