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Katie – Intellectual disabilities and grief

Katie discusses how many people don’t realize people with disabilities grieve too.

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.

Donna B – “Tools for a year of firsts”

Donna discusses how to look after yourself. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Karyn and Aidan – Supporting each other

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they supported each other and how they coped with John being hospitalized

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Jenn – What an art therapist can show us about processing grief

Jenn talks about how art can give a form to grief. It can give it shape and texture so it can be seen when it is often so invisible. It can also be messy which so like our grief experience

Michele – Talks about being a death doula

Michele explains what death doula’s do. Doula means servant. They support people on many different levels… for instance, emotionally, spiritually and physically

Zoreena – Passing on kindness

Zoreena talks about wakes, funerals, COVID and the importance of kindness

Russell – “My Story”

Russell discusses learning how to deal with the loss of his son.

Zoreena – My Story

Zoreena talks about COVID and the loss of her father and a cousin

Madelyn -Healing and support group for Asian Canadian women

Madelyn discusses the value in having your voice heard