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Donna B – “Offering Support”

Donna explains how talking/listening is a help. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

Russell – “Practical things you can do”

Russell discusses things that give him comfort. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

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.

Christian – Autonomy for the homeless

Christian discusses those who are unhoused and how they want a space that is theirs and how we need to take that seriously especially when it comes to grief

Susan – “How love changes”

Susan discusses the concept of how love changes and the role of the dying spouse.

Karyn and Aidan – The what if game and guilt

Karyn and Aidan explain how they have dealt with guilt

Adam – Things that are OK to do

Adam talks about things he does to cope with grief like singing and crying

Doug M – “New Normal”

Doug tells about changes and how he has learned to embrace the new normal. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

Chantal defines what a graphic novel is and how words mix with imagery like a dance

Maureen – “Your experience of loss is unique”

Maureen explains how your experience of grief is your own.

Claudia – What do I do when my art is finished

Claudia explains some helpful tips after your art is finished