GriefTalks Description:

Grief doesn't always look like sadness or openly expressing emotions. For many people, staying busy becomes a way of coping after a loss. This GriefTalk will explore why we may throw ourselves into work, caregiving, routines, or other tasks and responsibilities while grieving, and what these behaviours may be telling us.

Together, we'll discuss how staying busy can provide a sense of stability, purpose, and control during an overwhelming time, while also reflecting on when it may leave little room to process our grief. Rather than viewing busyness as something "good" or "bad," this session encourages us to better understand our own coping strategies, recognize that grief looks different for everyone, and reflect on how we can make space for both staying busy and grieving with self-compassion.

About the Speaker: Cassandra Gameng

Cassandra is a third-year Community Social Service student at the University of Guelph-Humber, currently completing…