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Mary – What I would say to my younger self

Mary talks about what she has learned about grief

Joyce – Beliefs

Joyce talks about her belief system after her son died

John Martin – Loss and Grief – Be Careful What You Say to Someone Who Hurts

John discusses how what you say to a griever is very important

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

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

Cara – Intellectual disabilities and advance planning

Cara explains that people living with intellectual disabilities are growing to older ages, much like the rest of the population. And as folks are aging what we’re seeing is the need for families more so than ever, to do some advanced planning for who will take over any caregiving decision making or where that person may live, what sort of support they may need and what that’s going to look like after the parents or the guardians die so that this doesn’t become a crisis situation.

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Maureen – “Anger”

Maureen talks about the power of anger and how to deal with it.

Jenn – What does an art therapist do

Jenn explains how art therapist use the creative process to help people make positive changes to improve their overall health and to enhance their well being

Joyce – My Story

Joyce shares her story about the sudden death of her son in an accident and how she has coped by helping others in need

Valmy – My story of loss

Valmy talks but the death of her uncle

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day

Jackie – Using expressive arts as a tool for grief

Jackie talks about being able to express yourself and how it helps with grief