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Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

Rev. Sky discusses how trauma affects us on many levels.

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

Maureen talks about anticipating a holiday and considering honouring a loved one

Andrew – “Loss of a twin”

Andrew talks about the loss of his twin brother, time in the womb and that there are people out there that can help. Andrew continues to grieve the death of his twin brother by mishap.

Marija – Types of Loss in a Pandemic

Marija explains how all of the losses we experience during a pandemic are compounded

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.

Mary S – Coping with multiple loss

Mary explains the challenges of dealing with the death of her partner and then her parents

Maureen – Music at the end of life

Maureen discusses how music can help during end of life

Janice – “Feelings just are”

Janice explains the importance of listening to, trusting and honouring ourselves and our feelings.

Shannon – Hope for Healing

Shannon shares about losing her husband to suicide, her parents and her father-in-law. She felt broken and to be able to take care of her kids and her self seemed overwhelming. It took someone telling her that you can heal from trauma to give her hope for healing.

Cale – Celebrate the life

Cale talks about sacred fire, grief and celebrating the life

Jacqueline – Humour

Jacqueline talks about how huour has a place in grieving