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Donna B – “Grieving Over Time”

Donna about time, how grief changes and moving on. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Teresa – Grief and people with intellectual disabilities

Teresa discusses some of the key issues facing people with intellectual disabilites in grief. She addresses the importance ot taking time to understand.

Brenda and Dale – “What is grief”

Brenda and Dale talk about their grief journey.They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Corrie – Getting comfortable with discomfort

Corrie talks about being comfortable and uncomfortable with grief

John Martin – Loss and Grief – Be Careful What You Say to Someone Who Hurts

John discusses how what you say to a griever is very important

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.

Nicole – Using Art and Creativity to Express Grief

Nicole discusses the work she does to allow access to creative outlets such as art hives and gardening.

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.

John – Empower yourself

John shares his thoughts about how to support someone in grief and his processes

Sam – My story

Sam tells his story and losing his father, uncle and cousin in a short period of time

Marija – Grieving Situational Losses in a Pandemic

Marija talks about feelings associated with grief and Covid

Janice – “The importance of listening”

Janice explains the importance of not being judgemental and listening when helping someone is in grief.