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Mindfulness in Uncertain Times – ADEC in Conversation: COVID-19 Video

Last Updated 5 hours agoA Presentation of the Association for Death Education & Counseling program ADEC In Conversation: COVID-19 With Jill Harrington, Isaiah Allen, and Heather StangMindfulness gives you permission to be however you are, and it gives you the tools you need to cope with however you are. (1:52)Most of us are no stranger to

We are Not Alone: Animals Also Experience Grief

Humans are not the only ones who feel and exhibit grief when they lose a loved one. Our animal friends also feel loss.

Guilt, Regret, & Traumatic Loss: How To Stop Blaming Yourself

If you have been blaming yourself for the death of your loved one, or feeling guilty that you didn’t do something you “should” have done, you are not alone. Whether your special person died by suicide, an overdose, long-term illness or suddenly, self-blame often appears. Guilt and shame are heavy burdens to bear, and add more suffering on top of our broken heart. Learn how to manage these difficult emotions in episode 31.

Dreams & Your Emotional Wellbeing During The COVID-19 Pandemic With Dr. Joshua Black

Last Updated 10 hours agoDreams and sleep are understandably impacted as we all try to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Those of us who are already grieving carry an extra load of anxiety in addition to an already aching heart. In this episode, returning guest Dr. Joshua Black shares helpful insights that will empower us to take

Permission To Grieve: Cultivating Radical Self-Compassion After A Parent Dies with Shelby Forsythia

Shelby Forsythia, author of Permission to Grieve shares her experience and wisdom gained from being a young adult navigating the death of her mother from breast cancer.

Victorious Heart: Finding Hope & Healing After A Devastating Loss With Kim Peacock

Bereaved mother and author of Victorious Heart: Finding Hope & Healing After A Devastating Loss shares how she survived the traumatic death of her daughter Nicole in episode 28.

What Do I Do Now That My Husband Died?

After my husband died, I was not even sure I existed anymore. We had been married for thirty-three years, and my identity was tied closely to his. After some time spent in shock and later feeling numb and disconnected from everything around me, I asked myself what I was supposed to do now.

Coping With Overdose Grief: Removing the Stigma, Remembering the Love with Dave Roberts, LMSW

Grief expert and author explores compassionate ways to cope with overdose grief, remove the stigma and remember the love in Podcast Episode 27.

Coping With Sibling Loss: Tips & Insights From A Sibling Survivor & Grief Professional with Heidi Horsley

Sibling survivor & grief professional Dr. Heidi Horsley shares tips and insights fro coping with sibling loss in Podcast Episode 26.

Valentine’s Day Grief: Creative Ways To Cope With Grief & Celebrate Your Love

Widows, widowers, and anyone who has lost a partner knows just how hard it is to cope with grief on Valentine’s Day. Claudia Coenen, widow and creative grief counselor, shares creative ways to cope with grief and heartache on Valentine’s Day, as well as activities and practices to honor and celebrate you love that undeniably very much present.

Warriors of Life: Conquering Grief and Battling Your Way Back To Happiness

Last Updated 1 month agoMINDFULNESS & GRIEF PODCAST EPISODE 24Warriors of Life Conquering Grief & Battling Your Way Back To Happinesswith Richie Pryor SHOW NOTES Richie Pryor’s son and namesake, Richard, sadly died in his sleep a few weeks after a family vacation to Hawaii. Naturally, Richie felt great heartache after the loss of his

REPLAY: New Year’s Day 2020 Grief Workshop: Setting Intentions for Self-Care & Self-Compassion

Many people do not think of New Year’s Day as a grief holiday, but for those of us who are grieving, January 1st is not an easy one.

Has Your Grief Stolen Your Joy?

If you quickly answered YES to the question in the title or if you are new to grief, just stick with me and I will give you practical tools to get out of the victimhood that grief may have on you.

Podcast: Coping With Grief During The Holidays: Mindful Tips & Tools

Last Updated 1 month agoMINDFULNESS & GRIEF PODCAST EPISODE 23Coping With Grief During The HolidaysMindful Tips & Toolswith Heather Stang SHOW NOTES Let’s face it, the winter holidays can be particularly tough on us when we are grieving. What is supposed to be the happiest time of the year is anything but, as we are

Grief and Sleep [Infographic] – 7 Tips to Cope with Insomnia after Loss

While insomnia is considered a common grief reaction, sleeplessness should not be ignored. A lack of sleep impacts the immune system, your moods, and your ability to handle day-to-day tasks. This handy infographic will help keep sleep tips top of mind.

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