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Lynda – “Old age home and guilt”

Lynda discusses how hard it is during the pandemic to have a loved on in an old age home

Donna B – “5 Generations of Service”

Donna talks about her son and how her family understands service. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Jenn – Art can give a break from grieving

Jenn talks about one of the most overlooked benefits of making art during bereavement. It can provide and escape from your grief.

Nicole – Pandemic’s Effect on Safe Spaces and Mental Health Access

Nicole discusses how the pandemic affected access to safe spaces and shelters for those living rough and living with addiction.

Jenn – What does an art therapist do

Jenn explains how art therapist use the creative process to help people make positive changes to improve their overall health and to enhance their well being

Rev. Sky – “What is a trigger”

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

Sara – My Story

Sara talks about why she became a music therapist, espression and connecting to feelings

Joyce – Beliefs

Joyce talks about her belief system after her son died

Cara – Grief and intellectual disabilities is a topic that needs to “get out there”

Cara shares some information from a participant in her research on intellectual disabilities and the bereaved. A person with an intellectual disability said… “Grief: It’s a topic that needs to get out there” Grief is something that so many people are hesitant to talk about, to display, to show, because there’s so many social rules around how we grieve. This is particularily challenging for the intellectually disabled.

Krista’s Story

Krista tells her story and talks about getting the call that no parent wants to get.

Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

Christian tells Jeff”s story… the good and his struggles.

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself