Saskatchewan experts offer tips for managing grief over the holidays [Video]

National Grief Awareness Week in Canada is Dec. 2nd to 8th and grief can be a complex issue to deal with.But it can be even harder at the holidays.

“Holidays are a part of the grieving process,” said Terri Peterson, USask Clinical Supervisor & Counselling Team Leader.

“It’s not the same anymore. You miss the hugs, you miss the laughter, You miss the fact that there was 14 people around the table. Now there’s only 10,” said Linda Van De Vorst.

For families like the Van De Vorsts, Christmas can be a difficult time to celebrate when they are missing their son, daughter in law and two grandchildren.

“I find the holidays there’s always, you know, it’s almost like a cloud hanging over us in our family when we come and celebrate the holidays,” said Lou Van De Vorst.

Grief is a complex emotion that comes in waves and looks different …