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Jordin Tootoo – “We Matter Campaign”

Jordin talks about the death of his brother and how he deals with it.

Caitlin – “My Story”

Caitlin shares about the loss of her sister and how she copes with missing her. Caitlin continues to grieve the death of her sister in a car accident

Sam – Men in grief

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about men and grief

Hope – Different lenses

Hope shares about the differences in experiences between losing her father and her Mom losing a spouse

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Janice – “Pay attention to our feelings”

Janice discuss the importance of being aware of your feelings.

Donna B – “Having Faith”

Donna explains how faith has helped her. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

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.

Chantal – Anticipatory grief

Chantal defines antipatory grief and the grief before the physical loss

Karyn and Aidan – Humour

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

Antoinetta – Story

Antoinetta tells her story of grief and her father getting lung cancer

Sarah K – Therapy helps

Sarah talks about how grief and trauma therapy has helped her in grief for her husbands death and how much trauma she was experiencing from his substance use disorders and entail health challenges