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Justin – My story with music and grief

Justin how he came to find music as grief therapy and how it helps him express his grief

John – My Story

John tells the story of his wife became ill suddenly and died

Sarah K – Therapy helps

Sarah talks about how grief and trauma therapy has helped her in grief for her husbands death and how much trauma she was experiencing from his substance use disorders and entail health challenges

Marija – Permission to mourn

Marija discusses the value of being allowing yourself to mourn

Andrea – My Story

Andrea shares her story of losing her husband during a pandemic

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

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

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.

Janice – “Pay attention to our feelings”

Janice discuss the importance of being aware of your feelings.

Jessica M – Finding Hope

Jessica shares memories of her brothers birthday which was just before her mothers death and how they all found hope

Lyss – Seasonal Reminders

Lyss seasonal reminders and her mother dying at New Years

Teresa – The journey in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and grief

Teresa talks about the importance of the philosophical change in helping people with intellectual disabilities die with dignity, how we can focus on what they need and the individual experiences

Kate – COVID and grieving with my parents

Kate shares about how COVID was stress on top of dealing with the loss of her brother