Supporting Others

John Martin – Loss and Grief- Make Sure You Hear Their Story

John about the importance of hearing a griever

Community Grief Toolkit [Downloadable!]

This toolkit also reflects on how we support grief in the community. The tools to come together and honour our collective experiences and how to build the resources for further support.

Jean – Grief resources and self care

Jean talks about resources that help in processing grief and self care

Rev. Sky – “Helping a friend”

Rev. Sky discusses the grief motto 80% listening, 20% talking and how to help someone in grief.

Helping Others Help You Through Grief

Post by Maureen Pollard, MSW, RSW When you’ve experienced the death of a loved one, one of the most difficult things you will go through is trying to find out what helps you adjust to the loss. This can be compounded when others around you don’t understand what you’re going through, and don’t know how…

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.

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

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

John Martin – Coping with grief part 1

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

Amber talks about how important it is to talk about grief, especially with kids

Amber – Keeping Dad’s memory alive

Amber tells how she set up a Dad adventure day to keep the memory of her father alive for her kids and husband

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.