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February 29, 2024: Grief and Loss II: Experiencing Grief

This segment is dedicated in loving memory of Sean Samimi. 2002-2024. In this episode we continue our conversation surrounding grief and loss by talking about grief and depression, and what the cultural and religious frameworks of meaning we talked about last week have to say about the process of grieving and supporting those who are mourning. We then talk about ways to support ourselves and our friends or family in their grieving process. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional and what I say may not apply to everyone. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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http://www.compassionatefriends.org This organization provides grief support to people who have experienced the death of a child (of any age) both personally, or family members or friends of those so affected. http://www.hospicefoundation.org. This website is operated by the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) and caters to people and their families who are dealing with the difficult, painful, and complex end-of-life decisions and experiences Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) http://www.cheo.on.ca/En/griefbereavement An extensive list of books and websites for young people and parents. Kids Help Phone http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/InfoBooth/Emotional-Health/Grief.aspx Youth friendly information, links and tips on what to do to help yourself or a friend. Hospicenet https://www.hospicenet.org/html/teenager.html How parents and other caring adults can help teens adjust to the death of a loved one. Teen Mental Health http://teenmentalhealth.org/toolbox/lost-someone-suicide/ Downloadable booklet: Have you lost someone to suicide? Created to support families and friends following a youth suicide. (Resources are geared to Halifax region but new versions may become available for other communities in Canada.)