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Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Russell – “My Story”

Russell discusses learning how to deal with the loss of his son.

Christian – “Overdose Death”

Christian talks about an overdose death not defining who that person was.

Doug M – “Helping Children Cope with Sibling Death”

Doug talks about shock and the importance of making sure children get help. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Claudia – Waterlillies

Claudia talks about how she painted on panels big enough to hug to help her with her grief

Adrienne – Music Therapists Can Help

Adrienne explains different ways that music can help grievers

Michael – “A story of loss and longing”

Michael relays a story of a man coping after the loss of his wife.

Jim – When should you seek help

Jim talks about when you should seek help for mental health. How it can be difficult to ask for help, especially for men and for people in certain professions, such as law enforcement and the military. But if you are struggling, it is important to reach out for support

Kara – Starting a grief journey again

Kara explains how Covid-19 has made her have to relearn tools to help in her grief. The pandemic changed the way Kara continued to grieve the loss of her partner.

Jenn – In grief an art therapist can be there to walk with you

Jenn discusses how an art therapists can support you in those moments of pain. They are there to honour your stories and experiences.

Mary S – Grief is not the enemy

Mary talks about embracing grief is love

Maureen – “Grief is a messy non-linear place”

Maureen explains how you wind your way through grief and that is normal.