Grief 101: Navigating loss and supporting those around you

This informative session covers a range of important topics, including:

• What is grief, mourning and bereavement?
• Understanding these key concepts:
  • Destigmatizing grief: Breaking the silence around grief and loss
  • Types of grievers: Recognizing that everyone experiences grief differently
  • How grief affects us: A basic understanding of the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual effects
  • Long-term effects of grief: Understanding the lasting impact of loss
  • Coping vs. adapting: Differentiating between short-term coping strategies and long-term adaptation
  • Breathing technique: A simple practice to help manage difficult emotions and settings
  • Supporting yourself and others: Practical advice on supporting friends, family, and coworkers, including what to say and do (and what not to)
  • Reflective discussion: Opportunities to share thoughts and reflections
  • Helpful websites: Resources for learning more about grief
  • 3 coping strategies for triggers: Techniques to manage emotional triggers during grief
  • 4 ways to honour loved ones: Meaningful ways to keep memories alive
  • Mindful exercise: A grounding activity to integrate mindfulness into grief work

Registration

To register for the event, visit the official event page.