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Maureen – Hospital restrictions during a pandemic

Maureen discusses hospital restrictions while her father-in-law was palliative during the pandemic

Michele – Creative expression and processing grief

Michele tells what advice she would give to her younger grieving selfMichele talks about coping that since being a child how creativity helped

Susan – “Beliefs”

Susan shares her personal thoughts on beliefs and what happens after you die.

Karyn and Aidan – Planning a celebration of life during COVID

Karyn and Aidan discuss creating a celebrating of life during the pandemic

Matt – My Story

Matt tells how he found his birth mother and then lost her.

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

John about the importance of hearing a griever

Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Mary – Music as a tool

Mary talks about her involvement in songwriting and in hospice

Cheryl – “Complicated Grief”

Cheryl discusses unresolved grief.

Donna B – “Accepting support”

Donna explains how support can help. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Karyn and Aidan – Grief changes

Karyn and Aidan talk about how grief changes, coping, strength, crying, talking, comfort and support

Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

Christian tells Jeff”s story… the good and his struggles.