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Russell – “Supporting each other”

Russell discusses how he is adjusting to the new normal. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Jackie – Expressive arts and what you can do

Jackie explains the many ways that expressive arts can help with grief.

Madelyn -Healing and support group for Asian Canadian women

Madelyn discusses the value in having your voice heard

Jim – Grief and policing

Jim – ” I believe that policing is a profession that is constantly filled with loss. Whether it is losing a partner, a friend, or a loved one, police officers are always dealing with the pain of loss. I also talk about my own personal experience with grief, and how I have learned to cope with it. I hope that this video will help other police officers who are struggling with grief.”

Kara – “Dogs”

Kara discusses how pets help. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Rev. Sky – “It’s OK to cry”

Rev. Sky talks about loss due to gun violence, that it’s OK to cry and finding an outlet.

Jenn – The difference between expressive and creative arts

Jenn explains the difference between expressive and creative arts. You don’t have to limit yourself to art making to help you through your grief process. Expressive arts encompasses a wide variety of approaches including drama, dance, movement, writing and music

Kim – Support at the hospital

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

Donna B – “Support from the military”

Donna explains how great the military support has been. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Chantal – My Story

Chantal discusses finding a release in doing a graphic novel to explore her grief as a thesis in art therapy school

John – What to do now

John talks about the time after the initial period of grief

Logan – My story

Logan talks about the death of his father and bone cancer and how writing music helped