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Caileigh – Through play children learn so much about their grief

Caileigh discussed how children learn so much about their grief through play. There’s less confusion, there’s less anxiety, there’s more awareness. For the child and the parent, there is more acceptance of grief.

Janice – “Grieving alone”

Janice discusses grieving alone and when its important to have people around you that can listen and understand what you are feeling.

Brenda and Dale – “Being self aware”

Brenda and Dale talk about self care. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Keith – “Timeframe for grief”

Keith explains it is never too late to grieve and there is no timeline.

Sam – How grief changes

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about time and grief

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Sarah K – Coping

Sarah discusses how she copes with this unbelievably painful loss

Chantal – The benefits of the physical part of art making

Chantal talks about how art can release energy in a healthy cathartic way

Doug M – “It’s Ok to have a new life”

Doug tells how he has had mixed emotions but that ultimately it’s OK to have a new life. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Sara – Listening to music

Sara discusses how listening to music can help navigate loss

Karyn and Aidan – Describing grief during the pandemic

Karyn and Aidan talk about how their grief has changed and the challenges they have faced grieving during a pandemic

Keith – “You need not be alone”

Keith discusses getting help, resources and that you don’t need to be alone.