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Susan – “Crying”

Susan talks about crying, grieving and dying.

Kara – “Hearing it in my mind”

Kara discusses how she hears the strength of her relationship in her mind. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Lisa – How to support someone in grief

Lisa shares what was helpful from other people when she was grieving

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.

Rev. Sky – “What is a trigger”

Rev. Sky explains triggers, identifying them and what you need.

Holly – The symbolic nature of death

Holly discusses doing art, the symbolic nature of urns and the denial of death

Maureen – Hospital restrictions during a pandemic

Maureen discusses hospital restrictions while her father-in-law was palliative during the pandemic

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

Jessica M – Grief is unique for each person

Jessica discusses our uniquenesses during grief, giving yourself permission to grieve and that there are many ways of self care during grief.

Lisa – Music and her connection with her father

Lisa talks about the gratitude she has for reconnecting with her father before he died and how much music was a connection for them

Katie – Intellectual disabilities and grief

Katie discusses how many people don’t realize people with disabilities grieve too.

Susan – “Not wanting to be a burden”

Susan talks about the fear of dying becoming a burden and selfishness.