COVID-19 and Grief
Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice offers videos for health care workers who may be experiencing grief, or emotions associated with grief, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos discuss how the pandemic may be affecting the thoughts, feelings and reactions of health care workers and provide guidance on how to stay connected during a time of uncertainty and loss.
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