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John – What I have learned

John explains how he has changed since his wife died and now looking back what he would say to his self right after his loss

Kim – Self care

Kim talks about looking after yourself and how much it helps. In particular be kind to yourself

Madelyn – Accept what you are feeling

Madelyn talks about how it’s ok to not be ok.

Kim – Support at the hospital

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

Susan – “What I think about”

Susan explains how she is living and dying at the same time.

Susan – “Grieving while dying”

Susan discusses grieving in the process of dying.

Kim – It’s different during a pandemic

Kim talks about how the pandemic influenced how they were able to deal with her Mum’s death

Carrie – Thanatology

Carrie explains how thanatolgy is the study of death dying grief and loss.

Maureen – “Group therapy vs individual therapy”

Maureen talks about what kind of counselling may work for you.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

John Martin – Coping with grief part 3

John gives some pointers as to how to support someone in grief

Donna B – “Grief Dreams”

Donna discusses dreams and reality. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.