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Krista – “Things you can do that help”

Krista shares some of the things that help her through the grieving process.

John Martin – The Shocking Reality of Painful Loss

John talks about shock and grief

Jim – Supporting someone in crisis

Jim talks about supporting someone in crisis and how being there for them can help. That may mean answering the phone at 2am, taking them to the doctor’s appointment, and checking tup on them. It’s not easy, but it’s the right thing to do. He was fortunate to have a friend who did this for him, and is still grateful for their support. If you know someone who is struggling, don’t be afraid to step up. It could make all the difference.

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Jeff – “Talking About Grief”

Jeff outlines the story of losing his mother to cancer and the difficulty he experienced when he struggled to acknowledge his grief after her death.

Kristal – Attending Memorials as a Support Worker

Kristal discusses the importance of finding ways to honour people that have been lost and how they have impacted you. She speaks to how she often chooses not to attend public memorials for those she has lost as a support worker as they are often very overwhelming. Instead, she has her own personal rituals or ways of honouring those she has lost personally including opening a window. She discusses how this practice was used when she worked in palliative care.

John Martin – Loss and Grief – Get Your Feeling Out

John discusses the importance of getting your feelings out

John – Support over time

John discusses how support changes over time

Nicole – Using Art and Creativity to Express Grief

Nicole discusses the work she does to allow access to creative outlets such as art hives and gardening.

Rev. Sky – “Helping a friend”

Rev. Sky discusses the grief motto 80% listening, 20% talking and how to help someone in grief.

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 1

John discusses his understanding of what grief is

Hope – Benefits of child-centred grief programs

Hope discusses hope grief camp gave her and her family a place to feel normal