It's All About the Story: Personal Grief Stories

When you see a problem, you ask yourself if there is something that you can offer to solve it. COVID -19 has been very challenging for seniors in isolation. A group of post-secondary students who wanted to make a  difference, and share their skills, came together and did someting about it. Learn about their story and hear about the many ways they are reaching out to our valuable seniors under one...

Turing 100- Without My Family Meet Brenda Brophy Brenda and her family had been planning her mom’s 100th birthday for months. And then the pandemic hit. All their plans for this special event evaporated overnight. Hear Brenda’s story of loss and how her family turned Dot’s 100th birthday into one that will always be remembered.  Discover what Brenda learned about her mom and how to face future los...

Male Sexual Abuse and Loss Why we need to talk about it Meet Dr. Kelli Palfy Male sexual abuse. It’s one of the hidden and disenfranchised areas of grief that has remained a closed door. Dr. Plaffy shares about her newest book ( Men Too: Unspoken Truths about Male Sexual Abuse ) and her counseling practice that shines a light on the many losses men are struggling with and the stories of hope for t...

Bling, But I See Meet Barb Nelson How do you prepare for life ahead when you know that you are going blind? Where do you find the strength to adapt to a loss that limits the way you live? Meet Barb – a wife, a grandma and a woman who lives her life to the fullest and touches every person she meets with a message of gratitude, joy and purpose. Listen in as Barb shares her incredible journey from lo...

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Marginalized: What we all should know Meet: Neil van Heerden – Living Edge Come and hear the stories of the Living Edge Community, an organization that reaches out the marginalized of our society by providing fresh food each week. What do we need to know about those who are marginalized in our community to better understand some of their needs? How is COIVD -19 impact...

COVID-19 Coping Strategies Rick Bergh MDiv, CT, NT Have you ever wondered how people are coping in these strange times? How are you managing the losses that have come barging into your life? What can you do to alleviate the anxiety of the unknown? Join Rick Bergh, Bereavement Educator and Narrative Therapist, as he shares SEVEN strategies on how to cope with loss and manage stress during these unc...

Missing a Son Who Died by Suicide Meet Phil Thompson Have you ever wondered how people cope following a death by suicide? How do you manage the responses and attitudes of people around you who are uncomfortable talking about suicide? Do you wonder what makes grief different following suicide? Join Rick Bergh as he interviews a father who shares the raw and real story of the death of his son and th...

C hildren and Grief : What You Need to Know Have you ever wondered how children experience grief? Have you even been surprised by a child’s response following the death of someone important to them? Are you curious about how children grieve depending upon their age? Join Rick Bergh as he interviews Allyson Whiteman, Child and Youth Counsellor at the Victoria Hospice. In this live radio show you wi...

This is Your Brain on Grief Meet Stuart MacDonald Have you wondered what’s happening in your brain when you grieve? Have you ever considered the brain’s role in a healthy transition after a loss? Is brain fog a real thing? What should we know about the brain under stress? What are neurochemicals and why are they important in our brain health? Join Rick Bergh, First Memorial’s bereavement educator...

Living with Dementia: Learning from Those on the Journey Meet Maria Howard Two amazing couples from Voices In Motion, a multi-generational choir for adults with memory loss, their care givers, friends, and students openly share their lived experience with us.