Supporting Others

Jim – Significant incidents

Jim discusses being involved in a significant incident and how it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and ruminate over it. You may even start to drink or use drugs to cope. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many police officers have been through similar experiences. And there are resources available to help you get through this.One of the best things you can do is talk to a trusted friend or colleague. They can offer support and understanding. You can also seek professional help from a therapist or counselor. They can help you to process your experience and develop healthy coping mechanisms. It’s also important to remember that you can’t change the past. But you can learn from it. And you can move on. Don’t let one incident define you. You are a strong and capable person. And you will get through this.

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Matt – Telling my young son

Matt describes the death of his birth mother to his young son.

Sunny- Supporting My Grieving Mom

Joyce- Learning to live with grief

Joyce shares a story of support from a friend and how she managed in her early grief

John Martin – Loss Grief and Recovery

John explains what is on the other side of grief and loss

John Martin Understanding Grief part 3

John Martin Understanding Grief part 3

John talks about grief work and things you need to go through to come out the other side

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Lisa -Advice to grievers

Lisa explains her thoughts about how to help someone in grief

John – What I have learned

John explains how he has changed since his wife died and now looking back what he would say to his self right after his loss