Talks on grief for the general public and caregivers

TALKS : Anticipating the death of a loved one—and what comes after

For those providing care to someone nearing the end of life:

Preparing for this transition and supporting the person you are caring for.
Facilitating conversations about the end of life, how to prepare for it, and the associated
rituals.
Considering the journey ahead for the caregiver, whose life path is being fundamentally
altered.

TALK: Navigating Grief

For those who are grieving or supporting someone who is grieving

We all experience grief. Whether it stems from the death of a loved one or another significant loss, these tumultuous periods leave us vulnerable. They deserve to be navigated with compassion, allowing the pain to eventually open the door to a new way of being.

Understand the experience of grief: the emotions, the phases, the impacts, and the
forms of resistance
Learn the relational skills needed to support someone who is grieving

The talk is given in french

There are a variety of resources to help you through this difficult time.

Books

On the web

Two highly documented sites from the Canadian Grief Alliance

PortailPalliatif.ca/Aidants
PortailPalliatif.ca/AMM

On the website of L’Appui, an organization supporting caregivers:

L’Appui, Bereavement and post-caregiving

L’appui, a podcast on grief

Bereavement is a stage that many caregivers have to go through. Whether white, pandemic or unexpected, bereavement is a critical stage to go through. Marina Orsini discusses this painful stage with her guests.

On the Proche Aidance Québec website, an article entitled Comment aider un proche qui vit un deuil.

Canadian Cancer Society, Life after caregiving

Happyend.fr, a French website on bereavement and caregivers (in French only)