Supporting Others

Joyce – Using my grief experience to help people

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

Laura- Processing Grief

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

Maureen talks about getting help and what is right for you.

John Martin – Loss, Grief and Anger

John talks about grief and anger

John Martin – Loss and Grief- Not Much Help

John talks about the importance of helping people in grief

Sarah K – Be gentle

Sarah shares what what she has learned to help someone going through what she has been through

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.

John Martin – Coping with grief part 2

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Laura- What Might Help in Grief

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

John discusses trauma and grief

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Krista – “Just be there”

Krista explains how being a listening ear can be so helpful. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.