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Scott – Writing music

Scott talks about the cathartic nature of writing music stories

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

Antoinetta – Grieving in community with others

Antoinetta discusses how grief camp made her feel so much more happy and how she found support and that she did not feel so alone

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.

Adrienne – Music and grief

Adrienne talks about the many ways music can help during a time of grief

Craig – How men process grief

Craig talks about his personal story of grief and how he learned to process his emotions in a healthy way. He discusses the challenges that men face when grieving, and offers advice on how to find healthy ways to cope with loss.Craig lost his wife, his mother, his job, and his home in a short period of time. He describes how he felt pressured to be stoic and strong for others, and how this made it difficult for him to grieve. He eventually realized that it was important to allow himself to feel his emotions, even the difficult ones.Craig shares some of the things that helped him to process his grief, such as talking to a therapist, writing in a journal, and spending time in nature. He also emphasizes the importance of finding support from friends and family. This video is a powerful and moving story of how one man found healing after experiencing a series of devastating losses. It is an important reminder that grief is a normal and healthy emotion, and that there are healthy ways to cope with it.

Susan – “Honour”

Susan discusses dying and lives well lived.

Angie – My Story

Angie shares her story of being a police officer for 31 years , mental health and grief

Katie – Triggers

Katie talks about grief triggers and mental health triggers

Antoinetta – Things that are hard about school

Antoinetta shares about the challenges she faced when returning to school after her father died

Joyce – Beliefs

Joyce talks about her belief system after her son died

Rev. Sky – “Grief is a journey”

Rev. Sky talks about her personal loss and the positive changes that happen as we journey through grief.