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Justin – Song writing and lyrics

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

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.

Hope – Camp for grief

Hope talks about the benefits of grief camp for her and her twin sister

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 2

John talks about permission to grieve

Chantal – Physical symptoms and grieving

Chantal talks about panic attacks and thinking she was having a heart attack

Susan – “Control”

Susan talks about controlling our death.

Andrea – Grieving during a pandemic

Andrea discusses the challenges of grieving during a pandemic

Susan – “Death literacy”

Susan talks about knowledge and the process of dying.

Susan – “Frontline caregivers”

Susan talks about how critical and wonderful frontline caregivers are and the importance of connecting with them.

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.

Joyce- Learning to live with grief

Joyce shares a story of support from a friend and how she managed in her early grief

Krista – “My wish”

Krista discusses why she thinks helping others is important. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.