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Mary – Taking songwriting classes

Mary explains two reasons why people take songwriting classes

Christian – Grieving spaces

Christian talks grieving spaces and people coming together when grieving

Christian – “Stigma of opioid death”

Christian talks about the social acceptance of an opioid overdose.

Christian – Language around those pushed to the margins

Christian talks about how people who are pushed to the margins are not discussed as part of our community and how we need to include them. As a community how do we care for our neighbours and how do we mourn the loss of our neighbours

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.

Corrie – We cry because we love

Corrie talks about crying, hurt and love

Justin – Song writing and lyrics

Justin explains how lyrics can help convey feelings and how loss has impacted you

Teresa – The journey in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and grief

Teresa talks about the importance of the philosophical change in helping people with intellectual disabilities die with dignity, how we can focus on what they need and the individual experiences

Valmy – Checking in on someone is good

Valmy explains how helpful it is to check in on someone who is grieving

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Claudia – What do I do when my art is finished

Claudia explains some helpful tips after your art is finished

Christian – COVID amplified the inequities in society

Christian talks about those that have very little and how COVID amplified their difficulties