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Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

Chantal defines what a graphic novel is and how words mix with imagery like a dance

Mary S – My story (long)

Mary tells the story of her life with her husband, his death and then the loss of both of her parents

Janice – “Go into feelings”

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

Jeff – “Talking About Grief”

Jeff outlines the story of losing his mother to cancer and the difficulty he experienced when he struggled to acknowledge his grief after her death.

Jackie – Expressive arts and my grief

Jackie talks about not needing art skills to use expressive arts and how it helped her with her grief

Janice – “Feelings”

Janice talks about the importance of allowing our feelings as that’s the only way to get through them.

John – The power of journaling

John shares how journaling has helped him so much

Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Doug M – “It’s Ok to have a new life”

Doug tells how he has had mixed emotions but that ultimately it’s OK to have a new life. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Maureen – “Your experience of loss is unique”

Maureen explains how your experience of grief is your own.

Kara – “Moving On”

Kara talks about selling their house and the transition. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Maureen – Grief and Holidays

Maureen talks about feelings duing holidays