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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.

Janice – “Pay attention to our feelings”

Janice discuss the importance of being aware of your feelings.

Michele – Covid and virtual support

MIchele discuss support and how COVID has affected our grief in so many waysort

Joyce – My Story

Joyce shares her story about the sudden death of her son in an accident and how she has coped by helping others in need

Nicole – Stigma Surrounding Drug Use

Nicole discusses how the stigma around drug use has an impact on how people feel able to grieve when those in their community are lost.

John – Empower yourself

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

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

Jacqueline discusses the power of just being there with someone in grief

Justin – Song writing and lyrics

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

Maureen – “Grief doesn’t stop, even when the outside world is in crisis”

Maureen gives suggestions about how you can help people in grief

Russell – “Practical things you can do”

Russell discusses things that give him comfort. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Krista – “They are not trying to kill themselves”

Krista explains they are not trying to kill themselves. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Lynda – “It’s complicated during a pandemic”

Lynda talks about how things are so much more complicated in these times