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Donna B – “Death of a Child and a Soldier”

Donna talks about losing her son and the military bond. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Donna B – “Offering Support”

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

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.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Michele – Expressive arts and healing grief

Michele defines expressive arts and how they can help healing in grief

Justin – Song writing and lyrics

Justin explains how lyrics can help convey feelings and how loss has impacted you

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

Jacqueline explains how art can be like journal entries that you would keep private

Jackie – Warming up to do art

Jackie explains how warming up is a way into expressive arts

Donna B – “Tools for a year of firsts”

Donna discusses how to look after yourself. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Susan – “Hope”

Susan talks about being pragmatic about her life and hopeful for her daughter.

Caleigh – Play Session

Caileigh discusses child play sessions, how children can learn about confusing feelings of grief and ways to cope.

Nicole – Working in Community Outreach

Nicole discusses her work in community outreach and how she has lived experience with addiction and living rough.