Supporting Others

The ties that bind; grieving the loss of a sibling

When my three brothers and I were growing up and the proverbial hit the fan, Mum would often say, in a bid to keep her brood calm, ‘Well, at least we are all still here.’ She reminded me of this affectionate saying only very recently. I can still recall how I felt as a child…

Donna – “Helping a grieving friend”

Donna shares some practical ways to help someone in grief.

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

John Martin – Loss, Grief and Anger

John talks about grief and anger

John – Support over time

John discusses how support changes over time

Kate – Trust and listening

Kate – explains how having someone you trust is super important so that you can have a space space to go to

Amber – Support

Amber talks about following through on offers of support

Sarah K – Supporting someone in grief

Sarah gives her thoughts on how many things there are you can domto support someone in grief and how to be proactive

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

Maureen talks about getting help and what is right for you.

John Martin – Coping with grief part 2

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

John – Being helpful to someone in grief

John shares his thoughts on how to help someone in grief

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.