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The new president of the United States has been referred to as having grief as a superpower. U.S. citizens have expectations about their president as “comforter-in-chief,” something at which President Biden’s predecessor failed miserably.
As we surpass the grim milestone of 20,000 deaths in Canada to COVID-19, I am left wondering who is demonstrating leadership around grief in Canada.
Research in Australia on support services for those who are grieving has demonstrated that fewer than 10 per cent accessed or needed professional services after a death. However, people can benefit from the support of those around them: their neighbours, colleagues, members of their faith communities and other communities to which they belong.
Health-care providers deal with grief when COVID-19 numbers climb.
Attending university in a pandemic has been a challenge, and for some students, trying to get a Christmas break in with family is another stressor.
Read more: Millions of Canadians working from home could qualify for new tax deduction; follow the latest news as it is expected COVID-19 vaccines will be given to residents of B.C., Alberta and elsewhere in Canada.
Filipino Catholics wearing face masks pray at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in suburban Quezon City, Philippines. A centuries-old tradition, said to have been started by farmers, of nine consecutive days of dawn masses starts on Dec. 16 and ends on Christmas Day.(Aaron Favila/The Associated Press)
Health-care providers hit hard by grief as COVID-19 numbers continue to climb
With more health-care providers seeking help and support for coping with grief, the Canadian Virtual Hospice has launched a new online module that gives them the tools and resources they need to process what they are experiencing during COVID.
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