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Amanda – “Hospice”

Amanda talks about the comfort zone in palliative care.

Adrianna – Storytelling… intuitive and instrumental

Adrianna tells how storytelling helped her process her grief

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

Susan – “Music”

Susan explains the value of listening to music and how it comforts her.

John Martin – Understanding Grief part 1

John discusses his understanding of what grief is

Krista – “Educate yourself”

Krista explains what she thinks is the most important thing to do.Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Kristal – Attending Memorials as a Support Worker

Kristal discusses the importance of finding ways to honour people that have been lost and how they have impacted you. She speaks to how she often chooses not to attend public memorials for those she has lost as a support worker as they are often very overwhelming. Instead, she has her own personal rituals or ways of honouring those she has lost personally including opening a window. She discusses how this practice was used when she worked in palliative care.

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

Jen discusses the ups and downs of the 1st year.

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Justin – The power of lyrics

Justin talks about lyrics and hope

Marija – Permission to mourn

Marija discusses the value of being allowing yourself to mourn

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

Christian discusses the power of memories.