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Joyce- Learning to live with grief

Joyce shares a story of support from a friend and how she managed in her early grief

John Martin – Grief – Don’t Ignore Your Losses. Loss needs to be acknowledged.

John explains why it is important to acknowledge grief

Lyss – Holding Space

Lyss discusses holding space, feeling the feelings and the things her Mom missed by dying at 47.

Madelyn – My story

Madelyn tells her story and how she became a music therapist working in palliative care

Mary S – Grief is not the enemy

Mary talks about embracing grief is love

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.

Adrianna – Triggers and the ball in the box analogy

Adrianna gives some great insights on how to deal with triggers

Russell – “Practical things you can do”

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

Janice – “Photographs”

Janice explains how photographs can be a doorway to help move forward.

Laura- Loss to Covid & Disconnection

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.