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Adrienne – Gloria’s story

Adrienne tells the story of Gloria writing a song based on her husband’s whistling

Marija – Types of Loss in a Pandemic

Marija explains how all of the losses we experience during a pandemic are compounded

Maureen – “Grief can change the landscape of your relationships”

Maureen discusses how relationships can be challenged by grief.

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Maria – “Body Relaxation”

Maria guides a body relaxation meditation.

Krista – “Opioids and Mental Illness”

Krista talks about opioids and mental health. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Susan – “What I think about”

Susan explains how she is living and dying at the same time.

Hope – Not wanting to burden my Mom and school

Hope talks about her fathers death, burdens and the importance of sharing emotions

Caileigh – Grief and child behaviour

Caileigh explains when a child experiences grief or a traumatic grief experience, there’s often behaviour that comes from that. Grief impacts behaviour. And sometimes it can be outward behaviour and sometimes it can be internalized behaviour. The good news about grief and behaviour is that it can be managed and supported through effective communication, through therapy and through coping strategies.

Jen – “Releasing grief through yoga”

Jen discusses how some poses can help release stress.

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

Rev. Sky discusses how trauma affects us on many levels.