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Maureen – “Permission to mourn”

Maureen explains about grief being valid and how important it is to look after yourself.

Matt – Crying

Matt talks about men and crying. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Janice – “Practical tools”

Janice reveals some practical methods to help with grief.

Janice – “Pay attention to our feelings”

Janice discuss the importance of being aware of your feelings.

Katie – Journaling

Katie talks about grief triggers and mental health triggers

Kara – “Moving On”

Kara talks about selling their house and the transition. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Michael – “A story of loss and longing”

Michael relays a story of a man coping after the loss of his wife.

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.

Jim – Grief and policing

Jim – ” I believe that policing is a profession that is constantly filled with loss. Whether it is losing a partner, a friend, or a loved one, police officers are always dealing with the pain of loss. I also talk about my own personal experience with grief, and how I have learned to cope with it. I hope that this video will help other police officers who are struggling with grief.”

Janice – “Being triggered”

Janice discusses triggering, overreacting, under-reacting, and taking responsibility for the size of our feelings.

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Krista – “My way of helping others”

Krista talks about reducing the stigma. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.