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Krista – “It feels good to get the anger out”

Krista talks about it feeling good to get the anger out. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Finding Your Way Through Hard Feelings Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Jean – What grief feels like physically

Jean discusses the physical effects she has experienced in grief

Donna B – “A Mother salutes her son”

Donna tells her story of joining the army after her son was already a soldier. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Jim – Triggers

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Jim discusses triggers, how to recognize them and develop coping mechanisms to help deal with the strong emotions that they can cause

Sara – Music and celebration of life

Sara explains how music can play an importand and significant role in celebrations of life.

Madelyn – My story

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

Rev. Sky – “Why”

Rev. Sky talks about the question of why and how to look beyond it.

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.

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

John discusses trauma and grief

Maureen – “Permission to mourn”

Maureen explains about grief being valid and how important it is to look after yourself.

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit