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John – Foggy Brain

John discusses how difficult it is to concentrate after loss

Jessica M – Finding Hope

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

Chantal – Physical symptoms and grieving

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

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

Lynda – “Helping a griever during the pandemic”

Lynda shares tips on helping someone in grief

Doug M – “Photographs”

Doug explains why photographs are so important in helping you deal with grief. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Rev. Sky – “Yearning”

Rev. Sky discusses yearning and how it’s OK to feel those emotions.

Doug M – “New Normal”

Doug tells about changes and how he has learned to embrace the new normal. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Maria – “Equal in and out breath meditation”

Maria guides an equal in and out breath meditation.

Jen – “Yoga for grief”

Jen discusses how yoga can help release stress and give you strength to help deal with the circumstances you need to deal with.

Mary S – The value of writing

Mary talks about how much writing has helped inlcuding writing what her partner would have said

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.