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Lyss – Writing Songs and Words

Lyss shares about how writing songs and words has helped her with intense feelings

Lynda – “It’s complicated during a pandemic”

Lynda talks about how things are so much more complicated in these times

Krista – “Being uncomfortable”

Krista talks about taking risks. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Susan – “Honour”

Susan discusses dying and lives well lived.

Krista – “Strength”

Krista talks about how she sees strength and sucking it up. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

Jacqueline discusses the power of just being there with someone in grief

Lyss – Depression, Anxiety, and Self Harm

Depression, anxiety, self harm, theapy, support, mental health, suicide

Kristal – Attending Memorials as a Support Worker

Kristal discusses the importance of finding ways to honour people that have been lost and how they have impacted you. She speaks to how she often chooses not to attend public memorials for those she has lost as a support worker as they are often very overwhelming. Instead, she has her own personal rituals or ways of honouring those she has lost personally including opening a window. She discusses how this practice was used when she worked in palliative care.

Keith – “We need one another”

Keith talks about the importance of story, understanding our journey and how we are connected.

John – Empower yourself

John shares his thoughts about how to support someone in grief and his processes

Madelyn -Healing and support group for Asian Canadian women

Madelyn discusses the value in having your voice heard

Jenn – In grief an art therapist can be there to walk with you

Jenn discusses how an art therapists can support you in those moments of pain. They are there to honour your stories and experiences.