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Kara – “Precious memories”

Kara talks about a special gift of memories. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Madelyn -Healing and support group for Asian Canadian women

Madelyn discusses the value in having your voice heard

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.

Claudia – Defining an art therapist

Claudia talks about art therapy as a form of psycho therapy

Krista – “Exercise to get it out”

Krista tells how she releases stress through kickboxing. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

John Martin – Recognize What Your Loss Means For You Now And In The Future

John discusses what comes next after initial shock

Justin – Expression and grief

Justin talks about what his grief is like and hope

Jane – Grief and meditation

Jane shares how she practices daily meditation and how that helps her manage her thoughts and feelings.

Joyce – Mothers supporting mothers in grief

Joyce talks about the value of a support network of other mothers who have lost

Bryan – My Story

Bryan talks about his father being a lawyer and being shot and killed by an apposing lawyer. He talks about his mother and brother and how they have coped

Shannon – Blessings and sadness

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.