Learning Through Loss

05/06/2026

When someone dies, the people left behind still need support… especially young people.

That’s why we do the work we do.

At our AGM this year, Shana Sylvester, LTL partner and School Counsellor at W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership School, will share what she has learned through community gatherings and grief research with LTL and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, including:

- What support can look like when it is rooted in culture, community, and care.
- What it takes to really show up for the ones left behind.

If you’ve been a part of this community, thank you for being here, and we can’t wait to see you.
If you’re new here, we’d be glad to have you join us.

RSVP required: Sign up here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-the-ones-left-behind-ltl-agm-2025-tickets-1988015999370?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/12/2026

With the news of the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge affecting families and communities across the province and beyond, our hearts are with everyone directly impacted.

We’ve created a community resource to support youth and adults as they navigate the grief surrounding the Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Grief is not limited to those who personally knew the people who died or were injured. Tragic losses ripple outward. Many people are feeling shock, sadness, anger, fear, or a deep sense of heaviness, even from afar.

This is part of being human in community.

The resource includes guidance on how to talk with youth about what happened, along with practical ways to support one another in the days, weeks and months.

Resource Available here:https://65f21ffe-17a9-4fde-8d92-0e0f2663c54a.usrfiles.com/ugd/65f21f_7a5e32e536eb4cd8a6a693616f4f99e7.pdf

01/02/2026

Because youth can isolate when grieving, they need support that doesn’t wait for them to speak up.

That’s why our Good Grief Workshops reach youth first. Our no-cost workshops provide interactive grief literacy at schools that cover how grief shows up, how to cope, and where to get support.

Lightbulbs go off in these workshops. We meet youth who realize that their difficult emotions are related to grief. That they can get support. That there is a way through.

Let’s prove what proactive support can do. Book a workshop at the link in bio!

12/31/2025

We’re scraping “new year, new you” energy.

When we drop the weight of what we ‘should’ be doing, we make more space for what we need. And that’s where real healing lives.

Grieving with you,

-Learning Through Loss

12/29/2025

Being around other people doesn’t erase grief, but it can make it feel lighter. Even sitting in silence, sharing space, or enjoying finding small distractions with others can remind someone they’re not alone in it.
David attended one of our youth events, where he did exactly that. He was part of a group that talked, ate, and shared their stories.
At Learning Through Loss, we create spaces where youth can find community, connect, be present, and keep moving forward, even on the hard days. Support from our community helps make those spaces possible. If this resonates with you, learn more about how you can help through the link in our bio.

12/26/2025

Thanks to your support, the youth we’ve reached through our Good Grief Workshops has nearly doubled year after year.
This growth tells us: the need is there.
Grief shows up in classrooms every day, and youth deserve spaces where their experiences are validated and supported.
This is more than a workshop. It’s a way to help young people feel seen, supported, and less alone.
Let’s prove how proactive support makes a difference.

12/22/2025

Grief can make us feel alone. That’s why finding community support is so important.

When Muirrean was struggling to process a difficult loss, she came to us to find support. She left feeling connected, heard, and with a place to share her story.

We are so grateful to Muirrean for the hope she brings to other grieving youth looking for a place to heal.

12/19/2025

This is Muirrean. Her grandfather chose MAID (medical assistance in dying), and she came to us for help. Speaking up about her story has been a big part of her healing journey.
Muirrean is not alone. Youth are grieving, and they are asking us to start talking about it. They want honesty. They want clarity. They want to be trusted with the facts so they can make sense of what’s happening.
Youth are more aware than we sometimes realize. When we hide information to “protect” them, it can leave them confused, resentful, and alone in their feelings. Whatever the age, there are forms of support that meet them where they are and hold space for them to feel. Muirrean says it best: “If we all talked about grief we’d live in a society where pain isn’t something to hide, and healing isn’t something you do alone.”
At Learning Through Loss, we’re here to remind the world that youth are not alone in their grief.
The conversation starts now. What do you wish people said about grief? Comment below and we can learn to speak up together.

12/18/2025

In a grief-avoidant culture, every conversation is transformational.

Many of us avoid talking about grief because it scares us. Perhaps, the feelings are overwhelming. We don’t want to be judged. Or, we just don’t know what to say.

And that’s exactly why we made Scripts for Difficult Conversations, a resource for school staff and other caring adults that outlines how to approach these conversations.

Because the adults that come to us want more than to know what to say. They want to show up with courage and confidence for the youth they care about.

Our free script is available in our bio for download!

It takes one light to see in the dark. You can be the spark.

Send a message to learn more

12/16/2025

It takes one light to see in the dark.

And every cultural shift starts with a spark. A chance conversation can introduce ideas that reshape thinking for a lifetime.

One grief workshop could be the reason a young person understands their feelings. Or the reason they find the courage to ask for help. You might be one person, but your light can travel further than you realize. It might be just what we need to catalyze a youth mental health breakthrough.

The next generation is ready to break the silence on grief.
Let’s prove what one conversation can do.