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Susan – “Bearing Witness”

Susan discusses why it’s OK to talk about death and how you want to die.

John Martin – Loss Grief and Recovery

John explains what is on the other side of grief and loss

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

John Martin – Coping with grief part 3

John gives some pointers as to how to support someone in grief

Cara – Intellectual disabilities and advance planning

Cara explains that people living with intellectual disabilities are growing to older ages, much like the rest of the population. And as folks are aging what we’re seeing is the need for families more so than ever, to do some advanced planning for who will take over any caregiving decision making or where that person may live, what sort of support they may need and what that’s going to look like after the parents or the guardians die so that this doesn’t become a crisis situation.

Karyn and Aidan – Supporting each other

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they supported each other and how they coped with John being hospitalized

Kara – “Hearing it in my mind”

Kara discusses how she hears the strength of her relationship in her mind. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Janice – “Go into feelings”

Janice explains how important it is to pay attention to your feelings.

Cale – Celebrate the life

Cale talks about sacred fire, grief and celebrating the life

Jacqueline – It’s an Honour

Jacqueline explains why it’s an honour to be a part of her clients healing journey

Maureen – Holiday kindness and grief

Maureen discusses grieving during the holidays and being lifter up by kindness

Karyn and Cathy – “Suicide”

Karyn and Cathy discuss how the stigma of suicide impacted the lack of acknowledgement of their grief and loss. Karyn and Cathy continues to grieve the death of their father by suicide.