For Nunavummiut youth who have survived the passing of another person. This journal is a guide to help process grief and begin your own healing journey of resiliency.
Talking about grief may not be something you’ve done much and might make you uncomfortable to consider. To support the process, this journal includes a variety of writing prompts, mindfulness activities and exercises, quotes, and affirmations. It contains both writing and visual practices, as well as supportive information that we hope will help individuals and families through their grief.
The journey of grief can be extremely hard and there are many different aspects to it. It is a multidimensional process. Beyond feelings, our reactions to loss has physical, psychological, behavioral, physiological, spiritual, social, and cultural impacts. It can affect each domain to different degrees and intensities across our lifespan and for each loss we suffer.
This book is not a replacement for a therapist, medication or medical treatment. Mourning the death of someone who died by suicide usually requires the support of others. Surround yourself with loved ones for support. Everyone is different, and everyone reacts differently.
IIKELC strives to assist in the grief and recovery journey in the Territory through developing and promoting mental wellness and social inclusion programs and services.
The journal contains artwork from Inuit artists, wise words from elders across the territory, and helpful information / resources for grief and healing.
Inuktitut version available soon!
Hardcopies not yet available.
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