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Chantal – Physical symptoms and grieving

Chantal talks about panic attacks and thinking she was having a heart attack

Janice – “Being triggered”

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

Lisa – Music and a safe space

Lisa explains how music has been a safe space for her to feel all of the emotions that have come up since she lost her Dad

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

John about the importance of hearing a griever

Amanda – “Listening”

Amanda shares the importance of listening and being comfortable with silence.

Lynda – “Resilience”

Lynda discusses what resilience is all about

Donna B – “When the death is public”

Donna discusses healing and a public death. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

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.

Jackie – Warming up to do art

Jackie explains how warming up is a way into expressive arts

Joyce -The pandemics impact on drug poisonings

Joyce talks about drug poisonings during the pandemic

Donna B – “Accepting support”

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

Jessica M – Finding Hope

Jessica shares memories of her brothers birthday which was just before her mothers death and how they all found hope