The Lighthouse Beacon Podcast

Episode #22: Children's Grief and Judaism, The Holocaust, and Intergenerational Trauma

The ancient practices of grief and bereavement support are well documented and storied throughout Jewish history. Throughout Judaism, there are numerous examples of how grief and loss was shared in a communal sense with practices that are considered today 'progressive' and yet have been conducted for generations.  In this podcast we are joined by an incredible advocate and knowledgeable champion of Judaism, Hospice Palliative Care, and supports for Holocaust Survivors. Lisa Kronenberg, is the Executive Director of Neshama Hospice, a 12-bed Jewish-founded hospice residence in North York, Ontario, Canada, which just broke ground this late fall!  Join us as this incredible individual articulates with heartfelt compassion, and deep wisdom the impact of The Holocaust on children's grief, the far-reaching impact of intergenerational trauma, and the wonderful history of Judaism within communal grief and bereavement support!

Episode #21: Holding Exquisite Presence When Supporting Children and Their Families Who are Grieving

How we children and youth in their grief can have a lasting impact on their mental, emotional, even physical health. Joining us on this podcast is an individual who draws on her knowledge and experiences as an educator, a clinician in private practice, and a mother, in sharing how to hold what she calls, 'exquisite presence,' when supporting children and youth who are grieving. Her approach, garnered through decades of in the field work within numerous settings, highlights practical and informative insights into the disenfranchisement of grief amongst children, and how promoting safe spaces can help children process their experiences of loss. Join us for an exceptional informative and educational podcast!

Episode #20 Applying a Culturally Conscientious Approach to Children's Grief Support

The diversity of demographics of peoples accessing children's grief support is ever expanding. As the awareness of the importance of supporting children and youth who are grieving grows so does the need for appropriate and person-centred grief support. Joining us on this podcast is Corrie Sirota who shares her personal and professional knowledge and experience within grief support. She speaks to what is called 'Cultural Conscientiousness', and how to be truly present with the person we are supporting.  Join us to learn more of this progressive approach to children's grief support!

Episode #19: An Exploration Into Black Grief and Bereavement

Stemming from her thesis, ‘Black Bereavement: An Exploration to Black Grief and Grief Support Organization’, Delaney Jordana Holness joins us on this podcast to share her research which speaks to the intersections of social services and Black grief. Delaney’s life experiences and education help to frame her deep insights and knowledge into that gaps and barriers that hinder access to children’s grief support by the Black community. Delaney currently serves as the Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator with Lighthouse for Grieving Children. Join us for an exceptionally enlightening podcast!

Episode #18: Indus Community Services Family Services Team on Providing Culturally Appropriate Grief Support

Immigration, refugee status, multigenerational homes, are experiences facing many newcomers to Canada. Often accompanying these circumstances is loss, and the resultant feelings of grief. On this podcast we are excited to host members of the family services team from the progressive organization of Indus Community Services. They generously share their knowledge and expertise in serving the very diverse demographics of peoples within the Greater Toronto Area. We delve into the intersection of death and non-death related losses and how we can best serve to support such experiences given the diversity within our region.  Join us for an eye opening and informative podcast!  Lighthouse gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Catherine & Maxwell Meighan Foundation that make these podcasts possible. #LHBeaconPodcast