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Adrianna – Guilt and death by suicide

Adrianna gives insights she has found about guilt

Corrie – Triggers

Corrie discuss the many types of triggers

Maureen – Isolated in a nursing home

Maureen talks about her father-in-law isolated and palliative during the pandemic

Rev. Sky – “Weepies”

Rev. Sky talks about weepies, that they are OK and how to deal with them.

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

Amber talks about how important it is to talk about grief, especially with kids

Caileigh – Grief and child behaviour

Caileigh explains when a child experiences grief or a traumatic grief experience, there’s often behaviour that comes from that. Grief impacts behaviour. And sometimes it can be outward behaviour and sometimes it can be internalized behaviour. The good news about grief and behaviour is that it can be managed and supported through effective communication, through therapy and through coping strategies.

Krista – “Things you can do that help”

Krista shares some of the things that help her through the grieving process.

Maureen – Writing a song for a friend who is dying

Maureen talks about writing as song for a dying friend

Krista – “How a counsellor helps”

Krista explains how a grief counsellor has helped.

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.

Valmy – Music for me and for others

Valmy talks about music she has created around her loss and how it helps her connect with others

Maureen – “Grief doesn’t stop, even when the outside world is in crisis”

Maureen gives suggestions about how you can help people in grief