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Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

Jacqueline discusses the power of just being there with someone in grief

Valmy – It’s ok to feel how you are feeling

Valmy discusses feelings and how she copes

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

Maureen – “Milestones and anniversaries”

Maureen talks about loss and what happens over time.

Keith – “Grief at any age”

Keith discusses grief and age.

Sam – Men in grief

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about men and grief

Sara – Music and grief

Sara discusses how music can connect and help by acknowledging grief and bringing comfort

Krista – “Feel the feelings”

Krista discusses why she thinks it’s important to deal with feelings. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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.

Lyss – Support, Family, and Friends

Lyss discusses the long process of her mother dying, miscarriages and support from family and friends

Adrienne – Music Therapists Can Help

Adrienne explains different ways that music can help grievers

Donna – “Living with grief”

Donna talks about the threads of grief and her personal experience.