Our guest Jennifer McCrae is a Credentialed Thanatologist, Certified Grief and Loss Specialist and End of Life Doula. We will talk about grief responses, healthy and unhealthy grieving as well as caring for yourself, caregivers and others as you move through loss and grieving.

In this episode you will learn :

· How grief is a natural response to any loss

· What is complicated grief?

· The difference between functional/healthy grief and complicated/unhealthy grief

· Understanding causes and recognising symptoms of complicated grief

· Strategies for families/groups to communicate effectively during grief

· What is anticipatory grief and how can it manifest?

· How do we take care of others and ourselves during grief, especially if we are the caregiver?

· If someone is feeling alone in their grief, where can they seek support?

· Taking care of yourself while grieving

Until next time, Stay Vibrant !

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Episode Resources:

Websites:

Soul Transitions, Jennifer McCrae https://soultransition.ca/

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario https://eapon.ca/

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario: Empowering Bereaved Seniors https://eapon.ca/training-tools/#1629321144478-00ab489f-9112

Canadian Network for the Prevention Elder Abuse www.cnpea.ca

Ontario Government: Bereavement Leave, Employment Standards Act https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/bereavement-leave

Ontario Funeral Services Association https://www.ofsa.org/

Bereaved Families of Ontario https://bereavedfamilies.net/

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About Jennifer McCrae:

Jennifer is a Credentialed Thanatologist, Certified Grief and Loss Specialist and End of Life Doula.

As a compassionate End-of-Life and Grief Specialist, she is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and workplaces navigate the complexities of grief, loss, and dying.

Jennifer specializes in dementia care and infant and pregnancy loss as well. She offers personalized support through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and wellness practices tailored to each individual's journey.

Jennifer combines practical support, including communication strategies and coping tools, with holistic techniques such as yoga, breathwork, and energy healing to foster peace and resilience during life’s most challenging transitions.

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CREDITS:

This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts

Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield

Co-Host: Debra Sayewich, member of our Podcast Senior Advisory Committee. Debra is the Founder of Age-Friendly Consulting and is a member of the Wa- sock - sing - (sauksing) First Nation and Founder of OAKS (Older Adults Knowledge Sharing).

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