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Janice – “Own our feelings”

Janice discusses the goals of emotional work and arriving at a peaceful place.

Teresa – Main issues with intellectual disabilities and grief

Teresa shares some of the main issues that people with intellectual disabilities in grief such as communication and size of their circles

Madelyn – Accept what you are feeling

Madelyn talks about how it’s ok to not be ok.

Keith – “Hope”

Keith talks about time, healing and hope.

Caleigh – Play Therapy

Caileigh explains how play therapy, a form of psychotherapy can help children in grief. It is specifically used when working with children and families and youth because it’s developmentally appropriate. They are never expected to sit down and to talk. And it is through the language of play that they’re able to learn about the confusing feelings of grief. They are able to learn new skills to cope with their grief, and they’re able to go at their own pace.

Justin – My story with music and grief

Justin how he came to find music as grief therapy and how it helps him express his grief

Donna B – “Having Faith”

Donna explains how faith has helped her. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

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

Cheryl and Mike – “Getting help”

Mike and Cheryl talk about their surviving daughter and getting help. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Kara – “You change”

Kara discusses evolving, growth and change. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Amanda – “Reach out”

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.