Supporting Others

Nicole – Pandemic’s Effect on Safe Spaces and Mental Health Access

Nicole discusses how the pandemic affected access to safe spaces and shelters for those living rough and living with addiction.

John Martin – The Shocking Reality of Painful Loss

John talks about shock and grief

Amber – Support

Amber talks about following through on offers of support

John – What to do now

John talks about the time after the initial period of grief

Jim – Supporting someone in crisis

Jim talks about supporting someone in crisis and how being there for them can help. That may mean answering the phone at 2am, taking them to the doctor’s appointment, and checking tup on them. It’s not easy, but it’s the right thing to do. He was fortunate to have a friend who did this for him, and is still grateful for their support. If you know someone who is struggling, don’t be afraid to step up. It could make all the difference.

There One Day and Gone the Next : Art Therapy and Grief

This blog post contains information about using art therapy to process grief, including specific examples.

Joyce – Using my grief experience to help people

Joyce talks about the positive experiences she has in helping other people in grief

Sunny- Supporting My Grieving Mom

Kate – Trust and listening

Kate – explains how having someone you trust is super important so that you can have a space space to go to

Madelyn – Holding space

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

John discusses trauma and grief

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.