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Krista – “Dealing with it”

Krista tells about the differences people have in dealing with it. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Christian – “Stigma of opioid death”

Christian talks about the social acceptance of an opioid overdose.

Maureen – “My miscarriages and attachment”

Maureen tells about her miscarriages, attachment and understanding why she felt so terrible.

Marija – The wilderness of grief

Marija discussed acknowedging all aspects of grief and living with grief.

Carrie – Thanatology

Carrie explains how thanatolgy is the study of death dying grief and loss.

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.

Brenda and Dale – “Their Story”

Brenda and Dale tell the story of their son’s suicide. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Janice – “It’s never too late to grieve”

Janice talks about the importance of noticing feelings.

Jacqueline – Digital Story

Jacqueline discusses what a digital story can be and how creatiing one can create positive breakthroughs

Jane – Struggling to process layers of grief

Jane talks about her experience navigating multiple losses in a short time and the impact the pandemic has had on that by adding even more multi-facitated layers of grief

Mary – Music as a tool

Mary talks about her involvement in songwriting and in hospice

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.