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Holly – The symbolic nature of death

Holly discusses doing art, the symbolic nature of urns and the denial of death

Kara – “LIfe Partner”

Kara talks about her partner dying.

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.

Scott – Writing music

Scott talks about the cathartic nature of writing music stories

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Nicole – Power of Speaking About Lost Ones

Nicole discusses the importance of sharing memories of those lost to drug poisoning and speaking their names.

Matt – Crying

Matt talks about men and crying. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.

Krista – “They are not trying to kill themselves”

Krista explains they are not trying to kill themselves. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Mary S – Dogs

Mary talks about how special dogs are and how much they helped her grief

Cale – Celebrate the life

Cale talks about sacred fire, grief and celebrating the life

Susan – “The process is interesting”

Susan talks about her role in the process of dying.