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Keith – “We need one another”

Keith talks about the importance of story, understanding our journey and how we are connected.

Doug – “Birthdays”

Doug discusses time, pity and sharing with others. Doug continues to grieve the death of bis daughter in a car accident.

Karyn and Aidan – Challenges with COVID restrictions

Karyn and Aidan discuss the COVID restrictions on visitations and how they managed

Amber – Talking about death

Amber explains why it’s so important to talk about grief and her kids

Sara – Music and celebration of life

Sara explains how music can play an importand and significant role in celebrations of life.

Jacqueline – You don’t have to be an artist

Jacqueline discusses how in art therapy we tap into that child in all of us that is not concerned about what is right or wrong

Nicole – Advice for Other Professionals Managing Grief

Nicole discusses dealing with repeated loss while working in community outreach, not being afraid to be human.

Claudia – What do I do when my art is finished

Claudia explains some helpful tips after your art is finished

Maureen – Funeral music

Maureen talks explains how music can bring back positive memories

Kim – Some cry some don’t

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

Amanda – “Reach out”

Amanda discusses the importance of connecting with others.

Cara – Grief and intellectual disabilities is a topic that needs to “get out there”

Cara shares some information from a participant in her research on intellectual disabilities and the bereaved. A person with an intellectual disability said… “Grief: It’s a topic that needs to get out there” Grief is something that so many people are hesitant to talk about, to display, to show, because there’s so many social rules around how we grieve. This is particularily challenging for the intellectually disabled.