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Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

Cara – Intellectual disabilities and advance planning

Cara explains that people living with intellectual disabilities are growing to older ages, much like the rest of the population. And as folks are aging what we’re seeing is the need for families more so than ever, to do some advanced planning for who will take over any caregiving decision making or where that person may live, what sort of support they may need and what that’s going to look like after the parents or the guardians die so that this doesn’t become a crisis situation.

Sarah K – Humour to cope

Sarah discuss how humour has been a tool in helping her to cope

Susan – “Music”

Susan explains the value of listening to music and how it comforts her.

Donna B – “Grief Dreams”

Donna discusses dreams and reality. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

Christian discusses the power of memories.

Karyn and Aidan – Coping with the COVID restrictions

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they dealt with not being able to visit John in hospital

Claudia – Being stuck and art therapy

Claudia discusses remunating how art therapist can help create different positive perspectives

Maureen – “Milestones and anniversaries”

Maureen talks about loss and what happens over time.

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

Jen discusses the ups and downs of the 1st year.

Corrie – Grief is like a rollercoaster

Corrie talks about grief over time

Valmy – It’s ok to feel how you are feeling

Valmy discusses feelings and how she copes