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John Martin – Coping with grief part 3

John gives some pointers as to how to support someone in grief

Rev. Sky – “Youth alert”

Rev. Sky talks about youth and when it’s time to reach out for support.

Holly – Befriending our mortality workshops

Holly explains how creating can be helpful with grief and how we don’t talk about death

Susan – “Honour”

Susan discusses dying and lives well lived.

Shawn – “Loss of a Sister”

Shawn talks about his guilt and the loss of his sister.

Sara – Lyrics

Sara talks about how lyrics can have an impact on how we experience music

Kristal – Drug Poisoning During Pandemic Stigma

Kristal discusses how the pandemic has created additional stigma surrounding those who use drugs. She dissuses how it seems like some losses are treated as more deserving of being mourned than others. Many people have had to grieve privately instead of publically within a community. She touches on the state of the public health system during the pandemic.

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

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

Logan – My story

Logan talks about the death of his father and bone cancer and how writing music helped

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.

Corrie – Talking to children about death and dying

Corrie explains how to discuss death and dying with children

Krista – “It does get easier”

Krista talks about time and acceptance. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.