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Kara – “Dogs”

Kara discusses how pets help. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Marija – Permission to mourn

Marija discusses the value of being allowing yourself to mourn

Jim – Significant incidents

Jim discusses being involved in a significant incident and how it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and ruminate over it. You may even start to drink or use drugs to cope. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many police officers have been through similar experiences. And there are resources available to help you get through this.One of the best things you can do is talk to a trusted friend or colleague. They can offer support and understanding. You can also seek professional help from a therapist or counselor. They can help you to process your experience and develop healthy coping mechanisms. It’s also important to remember that you can’t change the past. But you can learn from it. And you can move on. Don’t let one incident define you. You are a strong and capable person. And you will get through this.

Kim – It’s different during a pandemic

Kim talks about how the pandemic influenced how they were able to deal with her Mum’s death

Mary – Taking songwriting classes

Mary explains two reasons why people take songwriting classes

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

Jane – Grief and meditation

Jane shares how she practices daily meditation and how that helps her manage her thoughts and feelings.

Sara – Music and celebration of life

Sara explains how music can play an importand and significant role in celebrations of life.

Maureen – Isolated in a nursing home

Maureen talks about her father-in-law isolated and palliative during the pandemic

Teresa – Pierre’s legacy

Teresa shares the story of Pierre and how his medical needs required a move to a long term care facility. He declined very quickly when he was away from people he knew and the familiarity of his surroundings. His story motivated Community Living Dufferin to start providing supportive services and resources in order to have people stay in their home at their end of life.

Andrea – My Story

Andrea shares her story of losing her husband during a pandemic

Corrie – Grieving during a pandemic

Corrie discuss the grieving during a pandemic