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Bryan – Mom

October 30, 2021

Bryan gives his mother credit for how well she raised her two sons after her husband was murdered

Death of a Parent / Grief and Trauma / Video

Janice – “Go into feelings”

December 10, 2018

Janice explains how important it is to pay attention to your feelings.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Video

Jessica M – Legacy

June 13, 2023

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of A Loved One / Death of a Parent / I Am A Griever / I Am A Professional / Video

Zoreena – My Story

March 31, 2022

Zoreena talks about COVID and the loss of her father and a cousin

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of A Loved One / Death of a Parent / Video

Maureen – “Our 20th Anniversary”

October 17, 2019

Maureen talks about she dealt with her miscarriages and how she felt after 20 years.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Perinatal / Video

Krista – “Grief counselling helps”

November 11, 2019

Krista talks about how a listening ear has helped her. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Scott – Process and lyrics

February 6, 2023

Scott talks about his process with lyrics and how his song “So far away” was for his mother in law. Find the song at his website www.dotbmusic.ca

I Am A Griever / Music / Video

Susan – “Death and Grief Phobia”

December 16, 2018

Susan discusses dealing with the process of dying and grieving.

Living with Dying / Video

Caileigh – Recommendations as a therapist and a griever

February 22, 2023

Caileigh discussed two recommendations for parents on how to support their child’s grief. as a therapist and a griever. The first is to recognize that being with is far more important than fixing. There’s two pieces to connection. The first being that one of the most important healing aspects to grief is feeling connected to others.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of a Parent / I Am A Griever / I Am A Professional / Video

Krista – “My way of helping others”

December 4, 2019

Krista talks about reducing the stigma. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Kara – “Same Sex Couple”

December 16, 2018

Kara talks about never having discussed being a same sex couple with most of her family. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Death of a Partner / Video

Jim – Preparation

June 13, 2023

Jim shares here is no way to truly prepare for the experiences that you will see as a police officer. You can read about it, talk to veteran officers, and even watch videos, but until you are personally involved in something, you will never know how it will affect you. The best way to deal with the challenges of being a police officer is to expect the unexpected and to be prepared to handle anything that comes your way. Remember, you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you cope with the stress of the job, and there are many other officers who understand what you are going through. If you are considering a career in law enforcement, be sure to do your research and talk to as many people as you can before you make your decision

First Responders / I Am A Griever / Video