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Kristal – Drug Poisoning During Pandemic Stigma

Kristal discusses how the pandemic has created additional stigma surrounding those who use drugs. She dissuses how it seems like some losses are treated as more deserving of being mourned than others. Many people have had to grieve privately instead of publically within a community. She touches on the state of the public health system during the pandemic.

Maureen – Compounded grief during a pandemic

Maureen discusses how grief can be compounded during a pandemic

Susan – “Living life”

Susan discuss what it means to live life well.

John Martin – Loss, Grief and Covid-19

John discusses loss and COVID

Maureen – End stages during a pandemic

Maureen talks about the end stages of her father-in-law during the pandemic.

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself

Krista – “Strength”

Krista talks about how she sees strength and sucking it up. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Jenn – Art can be grounding and meditative

Jenn explains how the textures , qualities and colours of art can be grounding and meditative

Jim – Self care

Jim shares about the importance of self-care for law enforcement officers. I share some simple tips that can help you take care of your physical and mental health, including: Getting enough sleep, Eating a healthy diet, Exercising regularly, Practicing relaxation techniques, Seeking professional help if needed

Andrea – My Story

Andrea shares her story of losing her husband during a pandemic

Rev. Sky – “The grief tunnel”

Rev. Sky talks about going forward and growing in the grief process.

John Martin – Coping with grief part 3

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