Resource Library

This course offers a tool for identifying caregivers who are going through bereavement and experiencing more difficulties than they would normally, as well as the resources they have to draw on for better support. Offered for free in French on the EduLib online platform.

The Canadian Caregivers Advisory Network (Caregivers CAN) (formerly Caregivers4Change) assembles passionate and knowledgeable caregivers, researchers and allies to find practical solutions to challenges and mobilize for change. Advocacy group with a focus on supporting caregivers using lived experience as a guide, education, network-building and advocacy.

TedTalk by Kathy Kortes-Miller titled Talking about death won’t kill you. In English with subtitles available.

Video on a metaphor around grief titled For anyone greiving by Nurse Hadley- Hospice on Youtube. In English with subtitles available.

Website on how different cultures experience illness, dying, death, and bereavement. Includes many short videos from the following cultures: First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Chinese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Indian, Iranian, Italian, Pakistani, and Somali.

Website for grieving youth with information and advice from youth, for youth.

Educational series offered online to professionals and volunteers (suggested donation fees $250). Aims to improve knowledge and skills around MAID and cover the history and process to access, as well as psychosocial and grief related issues and ways to support people impacted by MAID. 2 part series (2x 5h). Also offers presentations, information webinars, and internship/placement opportunities

Video series on Youtube. After Caregiving shares the stories of former caregivers and explores the challenges they face as they transition out of this role and endeavor to find new purpose. In english with subtitles available.

Sibs is a UK organization supporting people who have a disabled brother or sister. They have a webpage with extensive information on grief and bereavement for sibling caregivers.

Initiative sharing information and resources on dementia in multiple languages and adapted to different communities (Chinese community, Italian community, South asian community).

Biblio-Santé compiles quality health-related guides on various health conditions and topics. Each guide includes a resource directory, reading suggestions, practical advice, and film, series & program suggestions.
Consult their website https://bibliosante.ca/en/
Bereavement thematic booklet: https://bibliosante.ca/en/cahier_deuil.php
Caregivers thematic booklet: https://bibliosante.ca/en/cahier_proches_aidants.php
Seniors & aging thematic booklet: https://bibliosante.ca/en/cahier_aines.php

Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-term Care (SPA-LTC) is a national project conducting research and providing resources on palliative care within long-term care settings in Canada. They also offer province-specific informational pamphlets on preparing families for end of life and supporting family members in bereavement. Select your language and province at the top of the webpage.
Consult their website https://spaltc.ca/toolkit/

Offers a free online course on the foundational skills to support caregivers, as well as information and educational materials.

Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about advanced illness, palliative care, loss and grief, to people living with illness, family members, people working in healthcare, educators, and researchers.
Canadian Virtual Hospice also offers e-learning modules on grief and bereavement, including understanding and managing grief. Additional modules are provided based on the relationship with the deceased and different causes of death.
Consult their website https://www.mygrief.ca/

Booklets on various topics related to grief prepared by the McGill University Health Centre.

Information for parents on talking with Kids and Teens about Serious Illness, Dying and Death

A series of podcast interviews with grief practitioners from around the world speaking about caring and loving those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and grief.

This website promotes grief education, resources related to understanding and coping with grief and loss, and online courses about grief, along with resources, education, and training for grief counselors, grief volunteers, and other professionals.

A social media group on grief and bereavement.

TedTalk discussing grief by Dr. Geoff Warburton.

TedTalk by Marieke Poelmann about the sudden death of her parents, how she learned to cope with it, and as a result came out a stronger person.

~20 minute video by Alberta Health Services on parents grieving the death of a young child.