The Reflection Room® project: How storytelling supports processing grief

Scott – Writing music

February 6, 2023

Scott talks about the cathartic nature of writing music stories

Joyce – When you are a mother who loses a child

April 23, 2023

Joyce shares about how she has felt as a mother who lost a child

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

March 23, 2023

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Angie – Preparing for Grief on the Job

July 29, 2023

Angie explains her thoughts on fitting in and doing the right thing

Caileigh – Sharing grief experience to spread hope and kindness

February 23, 2023

Caileigh talks about taking the opportunity to share her personal and professional grief experiences as a way to spread hope and to spread kindness.

Angie – Cumulative grief, cumulative trauma

July 29, 2023

Angie discusses the challenges of policing and how trauma and grief can accumulate

Scott – Lyrics

February 6, 2023

Scott – Talks about how a friend in grief helped with the lyrics of “So far away”.Find the song at his website www.dotbmusic.ca

Jim – Preparation

June 13, 2023

Jim shares here is no way to truly prepare for the experiences that you will see as a police officer. You can read about it, talk to veteran officers, and even watch videos, but until you are personally involved in something, you will never know how it will affect you. The best way to deal with the challenges of being a police officer is to expect the unexpected and to be prepared to handle anything that comes your way. Remember, you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you cope with the stress of the job, and there are many other officers who understand what you are going through. If you are considering a career in law enforcement, be sure to do your research and talk to as many people as you can before you make your decision

Grief, Exhaustion, & Rest

March 21, 2024

Many people consider grief to be a response to the death of a loved one, but we grieve so much more than that. Grief is an emotional response to loss of any kind. Both real or perceived loss can trigger the response. The loss of a job, a miscarriage, a breakup, losing a sentimental item,…

Lyss – Music

March 23, 2023

Lyss remembers playing music for her mother as she was dying and how music has helped with feelings

Scott – Music that can transport you somewhere else

February 6, 2023

Scott explains his thoughts about the emotional connection of music and how it can transport you