Supporting Others

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.

Jacqueline – Advice to Younger Self

Jacqueline talks about seeking help and being kind to yourself

Matt – Telling my young son

Matt describes the death of his birth mother to his young son.

Coping with Guilt in Grief Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Andrea – Loneliness and support

Andrea talks about how tough it is to be alone and how her friends and family have come through for her

John Martin – Coping with grief part 2

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

John – The power of journaling

John shares how journaling has helped him so much

John – What I have learned

John explains how he has changed since his wife died and now looking back what he would say to his self right after his loss

Grief & Drug Poisoning Toolkit [Free Downloadable PDF]

  Navigating life, death, and loss can be overwhelming. This toolkit is designed by mental health professionals and contains information about grief, different types of grief we may experience, gentle reminders on how to move through grief, as well as tips for those who may be supporting someone in their life who is grieving. This…

Janice – “The importance of listening”

Janice explains the importance of not being judgemental and listening when helping someone is in grief.