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Matt – Music helped my grief

Matt discusses how creativity and music help his grief

Christian – My process in grieving

Christian explains his grieving process and how it’s important to let people in, the power of community, and having a team that makes him feel loved and cared for

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

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

Susan – “Diagnosis”

Susan discusses her diagnosis and her process of dealing with it.

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Jim – Helping by listening

Jim – ” I talk about how to be a good listener to someone who is grieving. I believe that one of the most important things you can do for someone who is grieving is to simply listen. Don’t try to fix their problems or offer advice. Just listen and be there for them. It can be as simple as meeting for coffee or taking a walk together. You’re doing more help than you realize when you simply listen to someone.

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

Maureen talks about getting help and what is right for you.

Kim – It’s different during a pandemic

Kim talks about how the pandemic influenced how they were able to deal with her Mum’s death

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.

Cale – Celebrate the life

Cale talks about sacred fire, grief and celebrating the life

Adrianna – Triggers and the ball in the box analogy

Adrianna gives some great insights on how to deal with triggers