Grief and Trauma

Krista – “Strength”

Krista talks about how she sees strength and sucking it up. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Angie – Cumulative grief, cumulative trauma

Angie discusses the challenges of policing and how trauma and grief can accumulate

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

What Can Help with Early Traumatic Grief?

When your child dies you are thrown into a nightmare. None of this is expected to be easy.
Even after several months, it still isn’t. There have been some things that have helped us during
our grief. Maybe they will help you, too.

Doug – “Birthdays”

Doug discusses time, pity and sharing with others. Doug continues to grieve the death of bis daughter in a car accident.

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Rev. Sky – “Yearning”

Rev. Sky discusses yearning and how it’s OK to feel those emotions.

Rev. Sky – “Retraumatization”

Rev. Sky discusses trauma and re-experiencing the initial emotion had at the beginning of a loss.

Rev. Sky – “Why”

Rev. Sky talks about the question of why and how to look beyond it.

John Martin – Recognize What Your Loss Means For You Now And In The Future

John discusses what comes next after initial shock

Brenda and Dale – “David’s Room”

Brenda and Dale discuss their process of dealing with their son’s room. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Tenille Campbell- “We Matter Campaign”

Tenille discusses her loss and how writing helps with her hurt.