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Chantal – What is art therapy?

Chantal explains how art therapy helps us express in ways that words can’t

Chantal – The benefits of the physical part of art making

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

Sarah K – Finding my people

Sarah talks about how finding other people that are going through the same grief experience has been very helpful to her.

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Mary – Music as a tool

Mary talks about her involvement in songwriting and in hospice

Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Betsy – Mother’s day

Betsy shares her challenges around mother’s day when her adopted son died

Christian – My process in grieving

Christian explains his grieving process and how it’s important to let people in, the power of community, and having a team that makes him feel loved and cared for

Kara – “Just give it time”

Kara discusses time and how grief changes. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Amber -Grieving as a teenager

Amber discusses the challenges of going through grief as a teen

Valmy – Checking in on someone is good

Valmy explains how helpful it is to check in on someone who is grieving

Maureen – Grief and Holidays

Maureen talks about feelings duing holidays