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Jackie – What expressive arts are about

Jackie talks about being self conscious about her art skills and how coming back to what feels good works

Nicole – Power of Speaking About Lost Ones

Nicole discusses the importance of sharing memories of those lost to drug poisoning and speaking their names.

Sarah K – Talking to my kids

Sarah discusses the challenges of discussing her kids about their Dad;s death to heroin and helping them on their journey through grief

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Sarah K – Be gentle

Sarah shares what what she has learned to help someone going through what she has been through

Christian – “When people say dumb things”

Christian explains how he deals with people who say dumb things.

Jim – When should you seek help

Jim talks about when you should seek help for mental health. How it can be difficult to ask for help, especially for men and for people in certain professions, such as law enforcement and the military. But if you are struggling, it is important to reach out for support

Joyce – When you are a mother who loses a child

Joyce shares about how she has felt as a mother who lost a child

Sam – Depression

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about depression and being self aware

Jim – Significant incidents

Jim discusses being involved in a significant incident and how it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and ruminate over it. You may even start to drink or use drugs to cope. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many police officers have been through similar experiences. And there are resources available to help you get through this.One of the best things you can do is talk to a trusted friend or colleague. They can offer support and understanding. You can also seek professional help from a therapist or counselor. They can help you to process your experience and develop healthy coping mechanisms. It’s also important to remember that you can’t change the past. But you can learn from it. And you can move on. Don’t let one incident define you. You are a strong and capable person. And you will get through this.

Kim – Self care

Kim talks about looking after yourself and how much it helps. In particular be kind to yourself

Adrienne – Music Therapists Can Help

Adrienne explains different ways that music can help grievers