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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.

Maureen – “Grief is a messy non-linear place”

Maureen explains how you wind your way through grief and that is normal.

Karyn and Aidan – Humour

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they use humour as a connection and a coping tool

Madelyn -Healing and support group for Asian Canadian women

Madelyn discusses the value in having your voice heard

Chantal – You don’t have to be an artist to take part in art therapy

Chantal explains that you don’t have to be an artist to participate in art therapy and acutally if you have less art experience you will enjoy it more.

Angie – Cumulative grief, cumulative trauma

Angie discusses the challenges of policing and how trauma and grief can accumulate

John – The power of journaling

John shares how journaling has helped him so much

Amanda – “Reach out”

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.

Kara – “Getting rid of stuff”

Kara talks about stuff, guilt and memories. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Marija – The wilderness of grief

Marija discussed acknowedging all aspects of grief and living with grief.

Maureen – “Anger”

Maureen talks about the power of anger and how to deal with it.

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit