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Chantal – Physical symptoms and grieving

Chantal talks about panic attacks and thinking she was having a heart attack

Jenn – Art can be grounding and meditative

Jenn explains how the textures , qualities and colours of art can be grounding and meditative

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

Maureen – Music as a tribute

Maureen talks about how music can connect and comfort

Holly – How can we help someone who is grieving

Holly has some helpful tips how to help someone who is grieving

Keith – “We need one another”

Keith talks about the importance of story, understanding our journey and how we are connected.

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Jackie – Finger painting and grief

Jackie discusses how finger painting help her with her feelings while she was grieving the loss of her mother and sister

Christian – Language around those pushed to the margins

Christian talks about how people who are pushed to the margins are not discussed as part of our community and how we need to include them. As a community how do we care for our neighbours and how do we mourn the loss of our neighbours

Michele – My Story

MIchele talks about her multiple losses starting from when she was very young

Nicole – Working in Community Outreach

Nicole discusses her work in community outreach and how she has lived experience with addiction and living rough.

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.