The Christmas season can pose some challenges for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Lynett Getz, social worker, grief companion, facilitator, counsellor and life celebrant, talks to an audience at Strathcona Centre on Wednesday about strategies to cope.–NEWS PHOTO GILLIAN SLADE If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, this time of year can be particularly difficult, but there are some strategies you can employ to help, an audience was told Wednesday at a workshop at Strathcona Centre.