Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss: Recent Episodes
Dr, Christina Zampitella
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, and that avoidance makes it hard to talk about in our everyday lives. Yet it is a natural and almost universal experience- one that is complex and personal.
In this podcast, we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
About Your Host Dr Christina Zampitella- is a Dr of Clinical Psychology and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling and the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware.
Ritual & Grief: Creating Sacred Containers for Loss
Dr. Zampitella welcomes back grief counselor Gyani Richards to discuss how ritual supports the grieving process. Gyani describes grief as a rite of passage with separation, a liminal in-between, and reintegration, and explains ritual as an “on-ramp” that creates a container giving access to parts of ourselves otherwise unavailable—ranging from simple acts like lighting a candle to communal ceremonies.
They explore how intention distinguishes ritual from habit or activity and how ritual helps create “right relationship” with loss—close enough to learn without being overwhelmed. Gyani shares a death-and-dying workshop framed as preparing to “die” on Sunday at 5:00, while Dr. Z recounts peak experiences in nature and a Navajo healing ceremony involving peyote. They conclude that people turn to ritual to hold the vast mystery of death and that even counseling can function as a ritualized container.
Tune in next week for part 2.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back
00:57 Meet Gyani Richards
01:57 Rituals In Grief
03:26 Grief As Passage
08:13 Right Relationship
11:18 Death Workshop Story
14:33 Death Anxiety Talk
15:32 Ritual Versus Habit
18:03 What Sacred Means
20:15 Knowing The Sacred
22:43 Peak Nature Experience
26:51 Navajo Ceremony Story
30:39 Why Ritual Helps
32:00 Therapy As Ritual
Medical Trauma: Anxiety, Agency, and Advocacy in Healthcare (PART 2)
Medical Trauma, Self-Advocacy & Identity Shifts | Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z
Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, a podcast on healing through grief and trauma, and discusses medical trauma with Carolyn from the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition. They explore how patients can advocate for themselves by preparing questions before appointments, debriefing afterward, and building agency through curiosity, note-taking, and asking for resources like social work, chaplains, spiritual care, and supportive services. Dr. Z shares personal experiences with cancer treatment, including the vital role of nurses’ empathy and the impact of identity shifts such as being labeled “the one who had cancer.” Carolyn emphasizes self-understanding, self-compassion, communication with caregivers and medical staff, and seeking trauma therapy for ongoing medical trauma. They also discuss widening one’s focus beyond illness, nurturing rituals, and a “logbook” exercise on losses, silver linings, and what matters now.
00:00 Podcast Introduction
00:25 Empathy in Medicine
02:19 Preparing for Appointments
05:59 Asking for Support
09:58 Trauma from Procedures
11:35 Coping and Self Knowledge
14:48 Caregiver Communication Tips
18:39 Identity After Illness
21:38 Making Peace with Change
24:23 Finding the Sweet Spot
24:58 Core Self and Values
26:18 Integrity Not Betrayal
29:03 Curiosity and Self Care
30:10 Building Support Networks
32:24 Communication and Gaslighting
35:32 Healing Medical Trauma
38:30 Resilience and Rituals
41:10 Logbook for Meaning
45:46 Closing Thanks and Resources
Medical Trauma: Anxiety, Agency, and Advocacy in Healthcare (PART 1)
Medical Trauma: How Healthcare Experiences Can Shatter Trust, Agency, and Safety | Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z
Dr. Christina Zampitella introduces Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z and welcomes grief therapist and educator Dr. Carolyn Ng to discuss medical trauma and why it is often unacknowledged in healthcare. Ng, associate director at the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition with a background in pediatric oncology, palliative care, and bereavement, shares her experience as a breast cancer survivor and describes how trauma is defined by its impact, not the event itself, potentially shaking one’s worldview, self-concept, and trust in others. They explore medical trauma for patients, families, and staff, including triggers from hospital environments, invasive procedures, poor preparation, and ruptures with medical teams. Ng recounts feeling violated by Singapore’s TB treatment protocol that removed dignity and agency. Zampitella shares traumatic moments during her leukemia diagnosis, including dehumanizing language and lack of communication while placed on an overflow unit. They emphasize better patient orientation, advocacy, and supportive “buddy” or psychosocial resources.
TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR PART 2!
00:00 Welcome to Phoenix Rising
01:01 Meet Dr Carolyn Ng
02:15 Career in Grief and Oncology
04:03 Cancer Survivor Perspective
08:33 Defining Medical Trauma
14:35 Patient Trauma Triggers
20:12 TB Protocol Trauma Story
26:16 Dignity and Lost Agency
28:52 Agency And Betrayal
29:58 Confronting The Oncologist
32:39 Overflow Unit Trauma
36:14 Fixing The Intake Gap
38:53 Why Patients Stay Silent
43:53 Piece Of Cake Mindset
46:33 How To Self Advocate
48:43 Empathy That Grounds
Born Into Loss: Grieving Deceased Siblings, Replacement Dynamics, and Healing After Family Silence
Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z in a conversation about healing grief and trauma, focusing on “born after loss” experiences, disenfranchised grief for a sibling never met, and shifting “replacement dynamics” within families. They explore why families may hide an adopted-out or deceased child—shame, stigma, pain, and cultural messages about “moving on”—and the anguish of unanswered questions when parents have died. Practical meaning-reconstruction tools include letter-writing dialogues, rituals, therapy, and expressive arts; the guest shares creating a memorial memory box using saved dress pieces, pink wax, shells, and a vintage sign, highlighting process and product in art therapy. They discuss approaching parents with empathy while still owning one’s needs and anger, impacts on parenting and adult relationships, potential for post-loss growth, and concerns about the term “rainbow baby.” They close by recommending the book Born Into Loss: Shadows of Deceased Siblings and Family Journeys of Grief.
00:00 Welcome to Phoenix Rising
00:25 Born After Loss Grief
01:33 Why Families Hide Loss
04:15 When Answers Are Gone
06:00 Letters and Rituals
07:40 Memory Box Art Therapy
14:52 Process Over Product
16:22 Starting the Conversation
19:24 Anger and Repair
21:42 Relationships and Parenting
24:44 Post Loss Growth
29:31 Rainbow Baby Language
33:27 Book and Closing Thoughts
Born Into Loss: Healing After a Deceased Sibling with Dr. Z & Sarah Vollman
Dr. Christina Zampitella speaks with grief and loss clinician, researcher, and art therapist Sarah Vollman about being “born into loss,” when a child is born after a sibling has died. Vollman shares her family story of her sister Julie’s sudden drowning death at age six and discusses how traumatic loss reshapes family roles, attachment, and parenting capacity, sometimes creating “forgotten children.” They explore the need for long-term, practical support for bereaved families and how social networks often withdraw due to discomfort. Vollman explains how born-after siblings may face dismissal from others, pressure to help grieving parents, or expectations as a “replacement child,” including patterns she terms inadequate replacement” and “gift child,” and how these dynamics can affect surviving siblings, identity, and career paths in helping professions.
00:00 Welcome to Phoenix Rising
01:39 Meet Sarah Vollman
04:03 Julie’s Death and Aftermath
11:02 Parenting Through Devastation
13:37 Support Systems and Grief Literacy
17:42 What Born Into Loss Means
19:47 Replacement Child Pressures
24:19 Inadequate vs Gift Child Roles
29:09 Dr Z’s Personal Born Into Loss Story
35:40 Secrets, Silence, and Integration
39:02 How Dynamics Shift Over Time
Father's Day After Loss: Navigating Grief, Love & Complicated Relationships
Father's Day can be one of the most complicated days of the year for grieving people.
In this special Father's Day episode, Dr. Christina Zampitella shares both personal and professional reflections on what it means to navigate grief when reminders of loss are everywhere. Drawing from her own experience of losing her father, she explores the unique challenges that holidays and milestone dates can bring, including increased emotional reactivity, changes in sleep, difficulty concentrating, and the return of grief pangs that may catch us by surprise.
This episode also acknowledges a reality that many people experience but rarely talk about: not every relationship with a father was simple. Some relationships were loving but complicated. Some were marked by absence, conflict, or unmet needs. Others leave us grieving not only the father we had, but the father we wish we had.
Dr. Z discusses ways to honor your relationship, set boundaries around expectations, respond to unhelpful comments from others, and offer yourself compassion as you move through Father's Day in whatever way feels right for you.
Whether you are grieving a father, a father figure, or a complicated relationship, this episode is a reminder that there is no "right" way to experience this day.
Topics Discussed:
• Why holidays and anniversaries intensify grief
• Grieving a father with a complicated relationship
• The father you lost vs. the father you wished you had
• How different types of death can affect grief
• Responding to unhelpful comments and grief myths
• Setting boundaries during difficult holidays
• Honoring the bond with a loved one who has died
• Giving yourself permission to grieve in your own way
If this episode resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you in the comments.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Why Father's Day Can Be Difficult
00:42 Why Grief Often Intensifies Around Special Dates
01:41 When Your Relationship With Dad Was Complicated
02:44 Grieving the Father You Wish You Had
03:23 Balancing Your Grief With Father's Day Expectations
04:11 How Dr. Z Plans to Honor Her Father
05:15 Finding Grace for Imperfect Parents
06:08 When You Had a Close Relationship With Your Dad
06:44 How a Father's Death Changes Family Roles
07:31 Why the Circumstances of Death Matter in Grief
08:11 Normalizing Difficult Memories and Grief Triggers
08:40 Responding to Unhelpful Comments About Grief
09:48 Repairing Relationships After Grief Misunderstandings
10:18 Common Emotional and Physical Grief Responses
11:03 Honoring Your Father or Father Figure
11:25 Setting Boundaries and Giving Yourself Grace
11:55 Closing Thoughts
Christina Zampitella hosts Gyani Richards, a grief counselor who shares how losing his father to cancer at age 13 shaped his lifelong path into meditation, mindfulness, and grief work. They discuss grief’s intensity and the fight/flight/freeze response, why self-compassion often disappears after loss, and how societal pressure and disenfranchised grief can amplify the inner critic. Gyani explains mindfulness as relaxation, alertness, and non-judgment—practiced formally or in daily moments—and how it helps distinguish a deeper, kinder inner voice from self-judgment. They explore pacing and dosing grief, the value of supportive witnessing, groups, and ritual, and somatic cues like softening the belly or warming in the chest. Christina shares her experience with yoga nidra for reducing reactivity and improving self-kindness, and Gianni closes with Rumi’s “The wound is where the light enters,” emphasizing grief as a sacred opportunity to be embraced.
GYANI’S WEBSITE: https://ourgriefpath.com/
Mindfulness & Grief: Self-Compassion, the Inner Critic, and Learning to Breathe Underwater
Christina Zampitella hosts Gyani Richards, a grief counselor who shares how losing his father to cancer at age 13 shaped his lifelong path into meditation, mindfulness, and grief work. They discuss grief’s intensity and the fight/flight/freeze response, why self-compassion often disappears after loss, and how societal pressure and disenfranchised grief can amplify the inner critic. Gyani explains mindfulness as relaxation, alertness, and non-judgment—practiced formally or in daily moments—and how it helps distinguish a deeper, kinder inner voice from self-judgment. They explore pacing and dosing grief, the value of supportive witnessing, groups, and ritual, and somatic cues like softening the belly or warming in the chest. Christina shares her experience with yoga nidra for reducing reactivity and improving self-kindness, and Gianni closes with Rumi’s “The wound is where the light enters,” emphasizing grief as a sacred opportunity to be embraced.
GYANI’S WEBSITE: https://ourgriefpath.com/
TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR PART 2!
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:08 Gyani’s Personal Story
03:54 Finding Meditation and Healing
06:12 Understanding Life Backwards
07:50 Marinating Grief and Mindfulness
11:52 Losing Self Compassion
14:37 Conservation Withdrawal and Judgment
18:37 Mindfulness Principles Explained
20:38 Distinguishing Inner Voices
22:55 Turning Towards Grief
24:49 Holding Space and Presence
26:44 Pacing and Dosing
27:25 The Body Speaks
29:15 Comprehensive Grief Work
30:01 Head to Heart Journey
32:18 Counseling and Self Talk
34:09 Meaning Making Process
35:42 Working with Inner Critic
38:33 Dropping Into Vulnerability
The Body’s Language of Grief: Felt Emotion and Mind-Body Healing with Dr. Jenn Rapkin (Part 1)
Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts Phoenix Rising and speaks with Dr. Jenn Rapkin about building tolerance for everyday and intense emotions through somatic awareness rather than distraction. They discuss how constant access to phones, media, food, and other numbing habits reduces our ability to sit with both good and hard feelings, which complicates grief and trauma. Rapkin offers two steps to practice: locate an emotion in the body (location, shape, density, intensity, color) and then invite it in for a few minutes with compassion, noticing whether it shifts or dissipates. They contrast her “listening touch” approach with Reiki, address medicine’s fear and devaluing of emotions, and share ways to find somatic therapists and modalities. Rapkin mentions her book, The Feeling Muscle, her website drjennrapkin.com, and key takeaways about capability, body wisdom, and accompanying feelings without fixing them.
00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:30 Distraction And Numbing
04:48 Building Feeling Tolerance
05:26 Find And Invite Feelings
07:57 Knowing When To Stop
12:48 Therapist Presence And Touch
14:17 Reiki Versus Listening Touch
16:07 Why Medicine Avoids Emotion
21:24 Language Around Emotions
24:20 Finding Somatic Support
28:57 Owning A Unique Practice
31:03 Midlife Power And Boundaries
33:11 Where To Find Dr Rapkin
34:04 Book And Key Takeaways
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Dr. Christina Zampitella sits down with naturopathic physician and body worker Dr. Jenn Rapkin to explore the body’s role in grief, trauma, and emotional healing.
Together, they unpack the concept of “felt emotion” — the physical experience of emotions like grief, anxiety, anger, and overwhelm — and why so many people become disconnected from what their bodies are trying to communicate.
Dr. Rapkin shares her personal journey from emotional numbing to deeper mind-body awareness, shaped by experiences with dance, OCD, chronic illness, and healing work. The conversation also explores how emotions can manifest physically, why grief often lives in the body, and how building tolerance for everyday feelings can strengthen resilience during more overwhelming experiences.
This episode offers a thoughtful look at nervous system regulation, body awareness, emotional processing, and the importance of learning how to stay present with ourselves in difficult moments.
Topics Discussed:
• What “felt emotion” means
• Why we disconnect from bodily sensations
• Grief, anxiety, and trauma in the body
• Mind-body healing and nervous system responses
• The connection between emotional and physical experience
• Building emotional resilience through body awareness
• Safety, pacing, and staying present with difficult feelings
• Dr. Rapkin’s integrative approach to healing and bodywork
Purchase a copy of her book, The Feeling Muscle: https://drjennrapkin.com/
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping next week.
Linking Objects in Grief: What to Keep, What to Let Go & How Memories Live On | Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z
Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts a conversation on “linking objects” and how personal items can comfort or overwhelm after loss. The guest shares that individual objects usually evoke positive memories, but the sheer volume of an estate can create resentment, burden, and anger—especially when handling a parent’s possessions alone and under time pressure. Dr. Z describes clearing her parents’ home after two deaths close together, the pain of choosing what to keep, and the distress of an insensitive estate-sale experience. They discuss how attachment to items can change over time, how to differentiate what mattered to the deceased versus what matters to the survivor, and how donating can be meaningful when intentional. They note linking objects should feel grounding and comforting, and that people, shared stories, and personal “imprints” can also serve as powerful links.
00:00 Welcome to Phoenix Rising
00:30 Do Objects Trigger Pain
01:36 Overwhelmed by the Estate
03:30 Dr Z Estate Sale Story
09:13 Keeping Rooms Intact
12:32 Which Items Truly Link
13:40 Mom’s Books and Connection
14:51 Jack’s Shoes and Timing
17:33 Dad’s Furniture Expectations
20:49 Defining Linking Objects
24:33 Beyond Things People Imprints
25:43 Closing Thanks and Callouts
Linking Objects in Grief: Finding Comfort and Continued Bonds with Mimi Rayl | Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z
Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts Mimi Rayl on Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z to explain “linking objects,” physical items that help maintain a healthy continued bond with someone who has died while allowing a person to move forward rather than “move on.” Mimi shares losses including her partner Jack (died in 2020 during COVID), her father (complications of dementia), her mother (2002), and other close losses, and describes how specific items anchor and comfort her: a painted portrait of Jack near a shared chair, a stuffed bear gifted by Jack that provides tactile comfort, and jewelry tied to shared experiences. She also shows Inuit bear sculptures connected to her father and a crystal cat linked to her mother, noting these artifacts reconnect her to positive memories and reduce loneliness and feeling unmoored.
00:00 Welcome to Phoenix Rising
01:17 Meet Mimi Rayl
02:47 What Are Linking Objects
05:17 Jack and the Home
06:13 Portrait That Keeps Him Close
08:29 Bear the Comfort Anchor
12:06 Jewelry as Connection
15:57 How Linking Objects Help Grief
18:12 Moving Forward Not Moving On
25:53 Dad Bear and Inuit Carvings
28:41 Mom Sadie and Reconnection
30:31 Artifacts and Mixed Emotions
Supporting Student Athletes After Suicide Loss with Chris Warren (Part 2)
In this episode of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, Dr. Christina Zampitella continues her conversation with Chris Warren, exploring the ongoing impact of losing student athletes to suicide.
This part of the conversation focuses on what happens after the initial loss and how grief is processed in groups, the role of community in healing, and the lasting effects of navigating tragedy both within and outside of that support system.
Chris shares his experience of losing a second student athlete while being physically removed from his team, highlighting the isolation, guilt, and coping challenges that followed. Together, they discuss the importance of connection, the impact of stigma, and why avoiding conversations about suicide can make healing more difficult.
This episode also explores:
- The role of group support in traumatic grief
- The impact of stigma and silence around suicide
- The difference between grieving with support vs. alone
- And the importance of self-care for those in helping roles
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. Support is available. You can call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat support. If you are outside the U.S., please reach out to local emergency services or a trusted support resource in your area.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – Group Grief and Shared Experience
02:00 – The Power of “Me Too” in Healing
03:15 – Team Dynamics and Collective Grief
04:30 – How Students Supported Each Other
05:30 – School Response and Gaps in Support
06:45 – Memorialization and Controversy
08:00 – Stigma and Fear Around Suicide
09:15 – Changes After a Second Loss
10:30 – Losing a Second Student Athlete
11:45 – Grieving Without a Support System
13:00 – Isolation and Distance from the Team
13:45 – Coping Alone and Turning to Numbing
15:00 – The Importance of Community in Grief
16:15 – Guilt and Feeling Like You Left
17:30 – Helping Others While Running on Empty
18:30 – The Challenge of Self-Care in Caretaking Roles
19:45 – When Self-Care Feels Selfish
20:45 – Reconnecting with Personal Identity
22:00 – Finding Regulation and Stability
23:15 – Why Group Support Matters
24:30 – The Impact of Stigma on Healing
25:30 – Why We Avoid Talking About Suicide
26:30 – The Importance of Open Conversations
27:30 – Suicide Prevention and Awareness
28:30 – Final Reflections on Grief and Healing
Supporting Student Athletes After Suicide Loss with Chris Warren (Part 1)
In this episode of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, Dr. Christina Zampitella sits down with Chris Warren, LPCMH (Licensed Professional Counselor at the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy) to talk about the loss of student athletes to suicide and the impact of that loss from the perspective of a coach and mentor.
Chris shares his experience working closely with two high school athletes who died by suicide, and what it was like to receive that news, support other students through the loss, and navigate his own grief at the same time.
This conversation explores the complexity of grief in leadership roles, including:
• Supporting adolescents after a peer’s death
• The pressure to “hold it together” while grieving
• The loss of control that comes with suicide
• And the weight of “what if” and “if only” thoughts that can follow This episode offers an honest look at grief, responsibility, and the lasting impact of loss — both personally and professionally.
This is part 1 of a two-part series. Tune in next week for part 2. ****
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. Support is available. You can call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat support. If you are outside the U.S., please reach out to local emergency services or a trusted support resource in your area.
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – Meet Chris Warren
01:30 – Coaching and Mentorship Background
02:30 – First Loss: Gabby’s Story 03:30 – Learning About the Loss
05:30 – Receiving the News
07:00 – Shock, Disbelief, and Emotional Response
08:30 – Immediate Reactions and Coping
10:00 – Problem-Solving Mode vs. Grief
11:30 – Navigating Uncertainty and Lack of Protocol
12:45 – Supporting Student Athletes
13:45 – Creating Space for Grief in a Team Setting
15:00 – The Role of Choice and Autonomy
16:30 – Coaching Skills in Crisis
18:00 – Individual vs. Group Grief
19:30 – Identity and Loss in Adolescence
21:00 – Impact on Teammates
22:30 – Difficulty Talking About Suicide
23:30 – Loss of Control
24:30 – Prior Conversations About Mental Health
25:30 – “I Missed Something”
26:30 – Guilt and Responsibility
27:30 – Navigating “If Only” Thoughts
28:30 – Self-Forgiveness and Reflection
29:30 – Understanding Grief Over Time
In this episode, Dr. Christina Zampitella continues her conversation with grief coach, author, and widow Kelci Jager.
While Part 1 focused on the story of loss, this episode explores what comes after — the reality of living as a widow and navigating life after everything changes.
Kelci shares what it has been like to continue forward after her husband’s death, including parenting, rebuilding daily life, and learning how to live with grief rather than trying to move past it. This conversation also dives into how grief evolves over time, why it isn’t linear, and what it actually means to “carry” loss.
They also discuss common misconceptions about grief, the difference between grief and depression, and practical ways to process emotions without avoiding them. From learning how to sit with pain to finding moments of connection and meaning, this episode offers a deeper understanding of what healing can look like after profound loss.
Learn more about Kelci and Rise With Grief: https://risewithgrief.com/
Purchase a copy of her book: https://www.amazon.com/Million-Miracles-That-Never-Came/dp/1068683848
Becoming a Widow: Kelsey Jagger on Trauma, Faith, and Looking for the Light Dr. Christina Zampitella introduces Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z and interviews grief coach and author Kelci Jager, founder of Rise With Grief, about becoming a widow after her husband Colin died of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July 2022. Kelci shares a series of traumatic events after moving to Florida, including a 2020 car accident involving her two oldest sons that led to the discovery and successful removal of a benign brain tumor, followed by her husband’s sudden hospitalization and leukemia diagnosis in early 2021 during COVID. She describes severe shock, despair, and a crisis of faith, then shifting to self-compassion and a practice of “looking for the light” while caregiving through 559 days of illness. Kelsey recounts recognizing the end was near, bringing Colin home from the ICU, his peaceful death in her arms, and experiencing both devastation and peace afterward. 00:00 Show Intro00:33 Meet Kelci Jager02:04 Life Before Loss02:52 Boys Crash Discovery04:49 Tumor Surgery Recovery06:18 New Year New Crisis06:38 Leukemia Diagnosis Shock08:39 Faith Despair Trauma12:38 Finding Hope Compassion17:45 Parenting Through Illness20:30 Kids See The Struggle22:23 Control What You Can23:15 Looking for the Light25:13 Duality Not Positivity26:02 Colin’s Optimism Practice28:37 Caregiver Grief in Private31:53 The Chemo Rollercoaster33:50 Day 557 Realization35:00 Beach Break and Knowing37:46 ICU Validation and Goodbye38:56 Home for Final Hours40:10 Relief and Devastation42:24 Signs of Life After
The Impact of Loss on Couples and Families | Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z ft. Perlyn Severe
Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z and welcomes Perlyn Severe, a licensed marriage and family therapist at the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy with advanced substance abuse certification, to discuss how grief and trauma impact couples and family systems. Sever shares her background and explains how loss can intensify existing relationship patterns, from closeness that becomes insular and ruminative to distance, imbalance, resentment, and conflict, including how codependency and enabling can emerge when substances are involved. They describe signs that outside support may be needed when problems surface through work, children’s behavior, or worsening functioning. The conversation also highlights healthy grieving in families—open communication, flexibility, and tolerance for each other’s pain—and notes differences in grieving styles, including intuitive versus instrumental grieving, and how expanding emotional vocabulary and coping skills can help couples adapt.
00:00 Welcome to Phoenix Rising
00:41 Meet the Guest Therapist
01:33 Why Grief Hits Couples
03:36 Training in Family Therapy
04:35 Family Trauma and Attachment
06:05 Career Shift to Addiction Work
07:41 Personal Path to Grief Work
09:56 How Loss Exposes Patterns
12:11 Cocooning and Rumination
15:01 Secure Team vs Us Against World
15:54 Codependency After Trauma
16:56 Couple Culture and Systems
17:48 What Enabling Provides
18:37 Gendered Protection Patterns
20:26 Grief Creates Imbalance
22:12 Resentment and Distancing
23:30 Healthy Family Grieving
23:57 Flexibility and Tolerance
25:28 Building Resilience in Therapy
27:53 Different Grieving Styles
29:16 Expanding Coping Repertoire
Healing Through Grief, Trauma & Chronic Illness: Support Systems, Agency, and Finding Meaning | Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts a Phoenix Rising conversation focused on healing from grief, trauma, and chronic or life-threatening illness. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of healthy social support and the harm of “problematic” support that minimizes illness, and suggests alternatives such as therapy, peer support groups (including diagnosis- or loss-specific groups), social workers, and online resources that are often free and more accessible. They describe how peer communities can provide practical patient-to-patient guidance and reduce isolation, and stress advocating for oneself in the medical system by seeking specialists and teaching hospitals, getting second opinions, and finding providers who are trustworthy and able to pivot care. The speakers acknowledge systemic barriers and inequities, including the impact of race, privilege, socioeconomic factors, language, distrust of medical systems, and misogyny in healthcare and research. Personal experiences are shared involving leukemia treatment and maintenance therapy, epilepsy, and multiple sudden losses (a son, father, mother, and a dog), including the trauma and logistical strain of traveling for infusions and caregiving, and the concept of anticipatory grief for caregivers. The conversation explores coping traits like optimism, catastrophizing, and resiliency; the role of information and agency; accommodations and boundaries; identity shifts and secondary losses; and the importance of basics such as sleep, mental health, nutrition, and manageable movement. They also critically examine the concept of post-traumatic growth, cautioning against placing a burden on survivors to find a silver lining or transformation. The episode closes with an invitation for viewer comments and a reminder that challenge can awaken the power to heal.
00:00 Phoenix Rising Intro: Healing Through Grief & Trauma
00:28 Must-Dos vs Wanna-Dos: Making Accommodations for Illness
00:46 The Power (and Pitfalls) of Social Support During Treatment
02:21 When Support Is Missing: Therapy as a Lifeline
03:19 Peer Support That Fits: Finding the Right Grief/Illness Community
06:21 Resources, Online Groups & the Financial Reality of Chronic Illness
07:04 Specialists, Trust & Hard Medical Decisions (Leukemia Care)
07:40 Double Loss While in Treatment: Dad’s Death, Then Mom’s
17:25 Caretakers’ Burden: Partners, Parents & Anticipatory Grief
19:31 Resilience Toolkit: Optimism, Information, Agency & Self-Advocacy
25:40 Hunting for Help: Providers, Social Workers, and Not Taking No
28:45 When to Pivot: Trust Your Gut & Find the Right Doctor 30:04 Privilege, Race, and Access: Who Gets Heard in Healthcare
30:55 Women’s Pain, Misogyny, and the Gender Data Gap in Medicine
33:26 Go to the Specialists: Why Teaching Hospitals Can Change Everything
35:55 The Weird Spotlight of Illness: Attention, Validation, and Need
37:44 Making Meaning & Identity Shifts After Diagnosis and Loss
39:52 Coping Tools: Self-Compassion, Joy, and the “And” Mindset
43:13 The Four Pillars: Sleep, Movement, Food, and Mental Health
45:07 Secondary Losses & Grief Beyond Death (and the Possibility of Growth)
47:12 Challenging “Post-Traumatic Growth”: Pressure, Disenfranchisement, and Change
54:05 Closing Thoughts, Thanks, and How to Join the Conversation
Chronic Illness in Limbo: Autoimmune Disease, Lymphoma, and Finding Control
Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, a podcast focused on healing through grief and trauma, and introduces an episode on chronic and life-threatening illness featuring guest Annika. Annika shares a broad overview of her medical history, starting with Graves disease diagnosed at 17 after her dentist urged a thyroid check, followed by surgery that helped for 15 years and later radioiodine treatment in graduate school, leaving her without a thyroid and managed on Synthroid. About 20 years later, she developed multiple autoimmune diagnoses, which she lists as Graves disease, Raynaud’s, MGUS (a precursor condition that can precede multiple myeloma), and Sjögren’s disease (described as an attack on moisture-producing organs causing severe dry eyes, no saliva, chronic dehydration, loss of taste and smell, and significant dental problems). She also describes an incidental lung nodule discovered during a COVID-era ER visit for severe gastrointestinal illness and fainting; after seeking second opinions and care at Sloan Kettering, a needle biopsy confirmed low-grade B-cell lymphoma currently managed with watch-and-wait, though a later growth of the nodule shifted concern. Annika discusses the practical and emotional burdens of chronic illness—fatigue, exercise intolerance, unpredictable symptoms, and repeated insurance barriers (including $12,000 scleral lenses for dry eyes). She emphasizes the necessity of self-advocacy, tracking medical information, building a responsive care team, and traveling to specialty centers like Johns Hopkins and Sloan Kettering, while acknowledging the privilege required to do so. Annika describes participating in longitudinal research studies (including NIH and a CP3 cancer study) as empowering and meaningful, tying this to benefit-finding and meaning-making. Dr. Z and Annika explore how chronic illness and traumatic grief both involve loss of control, and how control and advocacy can support later meaning-making. Annika connects her illness experience to prior traumatic loss—the overdose death of her son—and describes waking daily to an unchanging reality of loss, while illness adds uncertainty and limbo. They discuss anger, “why me,” feelings of betrayal by the body, invisible illness, and relationship strain, alongside resilience and coping through pragmatic adaptation, boundaries, and oscillating between emotion and daily responsibilities. The conversation closes on adapting to limitations to preserve quality of life, with examples like modifying exercise and food choices to prevent symptom flares and choking.
00:00 Welcome to Phoenix Rising: Healing Through Grief & Trauma
00:30 Today’s Topic: Chronic & Life-Threatening Illness + Meet Annika
02:02 Annika’s First Diagnosis: Graves Disease at 17 (and the Early Warning Signs)
03:23 Autoimmune Conditions ‘Travel in Clumps’: Listing the Diagnoses
05:40 Daily Impact: Fatigue, Exercise Intolerance, Dry Eyes/Teeth & the Cost of Care
06:24 Becoming Your Own Advocate: Specialists, Travel, and Building a Care Team
07:40 Giving Back Through Research: Clinical Trials, Longitudinal Studies & Meaning-Making
09:52 Control vs. Chaos: Coping with Chronic Illness and the Loss of Control
10:54 Timeline Deep-Dive: Thyroid Surgery, Grad School Stress, and the Long Gap to the Next Diagnosis
14:58 Menopause, Overlapping Symptoms & When ‘Manageable’ Becomes Life-Altering
19:54 COVID-Era ER Visit to Lung Nodules: Second Opinions and a Lymphoma Diagnosis
23:05 Watch-and-Wait to Treatment: Rituximab and the Immune System Trade-Off
24:37 Rituximab’s Uncertainty: Help, Harm, and Infection Risk
25:02 “Why Me?” Anger, Trauma, and Finding Resilience Anyway
27:52 Invisible Illness & Being Misread: Looking “Fine” While Struggling
30:37 Body Betrayal & Life Restrictions: Travel Triggers, Chemo Days, and Self-Compassion
35:20 The Hidden Losses: Losing Taste & Smell—and the Joy of Brief Breakthroughs
39:43 Adapting to Limits: Boundaries, Pragmatism, and Building Quality of Life
43:40 When People Don’t Adapt: Fear Spirals, Closed Worlds, and Choosing Quality of Life
Rising from Chronic Illness
In this episode of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, Dr. Christina Zampitella hosts an in-depth conversation with Samantha about overcoming the challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other chronic illnesses. The discussion covers their personal experiences, the emotional and physical impacts, as well as navigating the healthcare system and finding the right treatment. Samantha also shares her journey through different phases of her illness, the emotional struggles, and how it has reshaped her life and outlook. This episode provides valuable insights and resources for anyone dealing with chronic illness and highlights the importance of empathy and support.
00:00 Introduction to Phoenix Rising
00:28 Personal Experiences with Medical Diagnosis
02:02 Navigating Treatment Options
02:57 Challenges with Insurance and Healthcare
04:41 Understanding MS and Its Impact
09:30 Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems
15:28 Medication and Lifestyle Adjustments
18:20 Experiencing Intrusive Thoughts and Panic
19:55 Misdiagnosis and Discovery of Migraines
23:37 The Emotional Impact of Chronic Illness
31:00 Grieving and Acceptance
33:48 Living with Intention and Seeking Help
35:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Rising from Chronic Illness: Dr. Samantha Sanderson Brown's MS Journey
In this episode of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, host Dr. Christina Za Patella engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Samantha Sanderson Brown. Dr. Samantha shares her personal journey and experiences of being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2017. They discuss the early symptoms, the challenges in getting a diagnosis, and how her life has been altered since. Samantha talks about her athletic background, the impact of chronic illness on her daily life, and her professional focus on helping athletes transition from sport using grief theory. This episode offers a deep insight into the silent struggles of chronic illness and the journey towards healing and acceptance.
00:00 Introduction to Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z
00:47 Meet Dr. Samantha Sanderson Brown
01:56 Samantha's Background and Journey
02:47 Living with a Chronic Illness
05:32 Early Symptoms and Initial Diagnosis
14:35 Navigating Life with MS
20:52 Internship at Mount Sinai
22:02 First Symptoms Appear
23:39 Seeking Medical Help
26:19 Misdiagnosis and Frustration
29:53 Comprehensive Testing
34:42 Diagnosis Confirmed
Losing A Grandparent (Part 2)
Navigating Grief and Family Bonds: A Conversation on Loss and Healing
In this episode of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, host Dr. Christina Za Patella sits down to discuss the intricacies of grieving the loss of grandparents and the restorative love within family dynamics. The conversation covers personal stories of grief, the importance of maintaining family bonds, and how to navigate the complexities of mourning in healthy ways. Dr. Z emphasizes the need to give oneself space and grace to grieve while maintaining connections through shared stories and traditions. This heartfelt discussion offers a holistic view on coping with loss and the impact of generational ties.
00:00 Introduction to Phoenix Rising
00:28 Family Dynamics and Caregiving
01:26 Impact of Loss on Family
02:15 Grandparents and Their Legacy
02:52 Coping with Grief and Memories
11:42 Selling the Family Home
14:57 Reflecting on Grandparent Relationships
24:38 Reflecting on Mortality and Loss
25:40 Grandma's Final Moments
27:57 The Role of Food in Family Traditions
33:49 Nurturing Family Relationships
37:36 Dealing with Ambivalent Relationships
41:28 The Importance of Grieving
43:54 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
In this two-part episode, Dr. Christina Zampitella sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Marcus Scarfo for an open and heartfelt conversation about what it’s like to grieve the loss of a grandparent — particularly when that grandparent played a central, stabilizing role in the family.
Marcus shares the story of his grandfather’s death and how it quietly unraveled parts of his identity, relationships, and sense of emotional safety. Together, they explore how grief shows up in adult grandchildren, how family systems shift after a loss, and why the death of a grandparent is often underestimated or overlooked.
This episode invites reflection on the layers of grief, the importance of rituals, and the subtle ways we search for emotional grounding when we lose someone who once provided it.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome and episode overview
01:02 – Introducing guest: Marcus Scarfo, LMFT
02:25 – What made Marcus’s grandfather so special
04:20 – How grief hit differently as an adult
06:10 – Recognizing secondary losses after death
08:40 – Family roles and dynamics shifting
10:50 – The emotional undercurrent of stability and safety
13:30 – Disenfranchised grief around grandparents
15:00 – The complexity of letting go of family traditions
17:25 – Navigating grief as a therapist
19:00 – How Marcus’s grief impacted his work and relationships
21:12 – Closing reflections and what’s coming in Part 2
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The Anniversary of My Cancer Diagnosis
In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Christina Zampitella opens up about the emotional weight of the two-year anniversary of her leukemia diagnosis. From lingering fears and disrupted sleep to a powerful reminder that grief and trauma don’t follow a linear timeline, Dr. Z shares how even after healing begins, the body and mind continue to carry echoes of the past.
Whether you're a survivor, a caregiver, or someone supporting a loved one through illness, this short but powerful reflection reminds us of the importance of compassion — especially toward ourselves.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
00:49 – Remembering the gap in podcast episodes
01:10 – Cancer diagnosis, multiple losses, and memory triggers
02:00 – Signs of emotional and physical distress around the anniversary
03:00 – Lingering fear of symptoms returning
04:00 – Practicing self-compassion and facing mortality
04:52 – Reflection on hair loss, visual comparisons, and milestones
05:45 – Sharing as a way to heal
06:20 – Final thoughts: Navigating anniversaries with honesty and hope
💬 Let’s Talk
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Unanticipated Loss with Jennifer Levin, FT – Part 2
Grieving the unimaginable takes more than time — it takes validation, stabilization, and the space to be fully human. In Part 2 of this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Christina Zampitella continues her discussion with grief and trauma expert Dr. Jennifer Levin, diving into what it really means to navigate unanticipated loss.
This episode offers a rare and honest look at:
- The internal and external experiences of traumatic grief
- How the body carries the weight of sudden loss
- What it means to "resource" someone before they’re ready to process
- How grief shows up in real life — not just theory
- The dangers of toxic positivity and forced timelines for healing
- How to find the right kind of therapeutic support for traumatic grief
Whether you're grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode is filled with insight, warmth, and clarity.
⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 – Welcome back & setting the stage
01:10 – Why trauma work doesn’t begin right away
04:50 – Stabilization and building a therapeutic alliance
06:00 – Moving the trauma out of the center of the grief
08:30 – Resourcing clients: what it means and why it matters
12:00 – When your way of grieving makes others uncomfortable
14:45 – The power of group support and shared grief
17:20 – How unanticipated loss can reshape who we are
21:10 – The body keeps the score — even in grief
23:30 – Why avoidance can feel protective (but isn’t sustainable)
25:30 – Oscillation in grief: approach and withdraw
27:00 – Advice for people navigating unanticipated loss
28:30 – The pain of losing a child and the depth of guilt
30:00 – What not to say to someone grieving
32:00 – Finding the right therapist for traumatic grief
35:00 – The need for trauma-informed grief care
36:00 – Dr. Levin’s resources and closing reflections
Unanticipated Loss with Dr. Jennifer Levin (Part 1):
Unanticipated loss can shake the very core of who we are — leaving us not only grieving but questioning, searching, and trying to make sense of the senseless. In this special two-part episode, Dr. Christina Zampitella sits down with Dr. Jennifer Levin, a nationally recognized expert in traumatic grief, to explore what makes these sudden losses so different — and why the healing process often looks unlike anything else.
Together, they explore:
- The distinction between traumatic and non-traumatic grief
- How rumination and the need for a cohesive narrative impact healing
- The emotional fallout of ambiguous or unexpected loss
- Why grief isn't something to "fix" but rather something to companion
Whether you’ve experienced a sudden loss or support others who have, this episode offers insight, compassion, and powerful validation for anyone navigating the unthinkable.
Part 2 drops next week, so stay tuned!
⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + Intro to Dr. Jennifer Levin
02:00 – How Jennifer got into traumatic grief work
08:30 – The difference between anticipated and unanticipated loss
13:45 – Why sudden loss is uniquely disorienting
18:15 – “Unexpected but not surprising” vs. “sudden and shocking” deaths
23:20 – The emotional and psychological aftermath of traumatic loss
25:00 – Rumination, narrative gaps, and meaning-making
29:30 – The addiction model of grief: Is rumination a form of coping?
32:00 – The long arc of healing and why it takes time
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Christina Zampitella and Angela Dean continue exploring the complex emotional landscape of chronic illness. From rebuilding identity after diagnosis to understanding the nuances of grief in long-term illness, this episode dives deep into what it means to live fully — even when your body won’t cooperate.
Whether you're navigating illness yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers insight, compassion, and validation for the many ways grief shows up when chronic illness changes everything.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro: Picking up where we left off
1:45 – How relationships shift after illness
6:10 – Parenting while managing chronic illness
9:40 – The grief of changed routines and abilities
12:30 – Fear of being a burden
15:18 – “Who am I now?” – identity grief and self-worth
19:55 – The trauma of medical care and being dismissed
24:12 – Reclaiming agency and reframing the narrative
28:30 – Creating space for both joy and grief
32:00 – Final thoughts and what helps in the hard moments
Description:
In this two-part series, Dr. Z sits down with psychologist Dr. Angela Dean for a powerful, candid conversation about chronic illness and its impact on mental health, relationships, identity, and grief. Drawing from their personal and professional experiences, they unpack the uncertainty, systemic barriers, and invisible losses that come with chronic conditions — as well as the deeply emotional work of advocating for yourself (or someone you love) in a complex and often disconnected medical system.
Whether you’re living with a chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or working in the healthcare or mental health space, this conversation offers a validating look into the human side of chronic care.
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping 11/25.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome & Intro to the Episode
1:25 – Meet Dr. Angela Dean
4:10 – From Set Design to Psychology
7:00 – Why Chronic Illness & Grief Matter
10:00 – Defining Chronic vs. Terminal Illness
12:45 – The Weight of Medical Uncertainty
17:20 – The Grief of Not Knowing
20:45 – Advocacy, Coordination, & the Healthcare Maze
24:30 – The Emotional Toll of Managing Chronic Illness
27:15 – Identity and Illness: “I have” vs. “I am”
33:00 – Shifting Language & Reclaiming Identity
35:30 – Medication Compliance & Psychological Resistance
41:00 – The Cost of Care: Financial Strain & Systemic Barriers
44:15 – Secondary Losses (Relationships, Intimacy, Self-Worth)
51:30 – Wrap Up & What’s Coming in Part 2
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Understanding and Helping Grieving Children with Jacey Ludlam, M.S. (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Christina Zampitella and licensed counselor Jacey Ludlam continue exploring how grief shows up in children — and how caregivers, teachers, and clinicians can recognize the signs, respond with compassion, and support healing over time.
From behavioral shifts to developmental impacts, Jacey unpacks how grief manifests across different ages — including misdiagnoses like ADHD, internalized shame, and dissociation. The episode also offers practical insights for caregivers: how to talk to kids about death, what art and play can reveal, and when it’s time to seek professional help.
Whether you're a parent, therapist, or someone who supports children, this episode offers grounded, trauma-informed guidance you can use right now.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – How grief shows up in children’s play, art, and behavior
03:45 – Misdiagnosis: Grief vs. ADHD
07:00 – The role of trauma in overlapping mental health conditions
10:00 – Judgment, shame & guilt in 7–9 year olds
12:00 – Using art to process grief
14:00 – Giving children safe choices when expressing emotions
17:00 – Signs of healing in grieving children
20:00 – Why grief resurfaces across developmental stages
23:00 – 3 key ways to support a grieving child
25:00 – How to answer difficult questions about death
28:00 – Age-appropriate language & metaphors
30:00 – Should kids attend funerals or viewings?
33:00 – The danger of leaving kids in the dark
36:00 – Creative expression & storytelling as tools for healing
38:00 – Why peer groups matter for grieving kids
40:00 – When is professional help necessary?
44:00 – The long-term effects of dissociation
46:00 – What happens when a child’s self-concept breaks down
47:30 – How serious illness changes a child’s understanding of death
49:00 – Closing thoughts & what’s coming next
Understanding and Helping Grieving ChildrenGrief doesn’t skip over children — but it often gets overlooked or misunderstood.
In this episode, Dr. Z is joined by childhood bereavement expert Jacey Ludlam, M.S. from the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy to talk about what grief looks like at different developmental stages, how to spot the signs in children who “seem fine,” and how adults can offer the kind of support that truly helps.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or clinician, this conversation offers compassionate, practical insights into how to show up for grieving kids — without overwhelming them or shutting them down.
Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
01:48 – How Cindy got into grief work
04:30 – Do children really understand death?
07:02 – Developmental stages of childhood grief
09:45 – Signs of grief in younger kids vs. teens
13:15 – What children often fear but won’t say
15:40 – Why honesty matters (and how to do it right)
19:22 – Common mistakes adults make with grieving children
23:10 – Using rituals and legacy items to support healing
25:55 – Grieving in schools: what teachers should know
29:15 – How to keep the door open for hard conversations
32:40 – When to consider therapy for a grieving child
35:20 – Final thoughts & practical takeaways
Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. These are the “stages of grief”. Does this really describe the whole experience of grief and bereavement? What are some better ways to think about and navigate grief?
About Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience. In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Navigating Traumatic Loss with Dr. Ted Rynearson | Phoenix Rising with Dr. Christina Zampitella
In this episode of Phoenix Rising, Dr. Christina Zampitella dives deep into the themes of grief and trauma with Dr. Ted Rynearson, a retired psychiatrist with extensive experience in sudden unnatural deaths. Dr. Rynearson shares his personal story of loss and the importance of resilience and early support in coping with grief. The conversation touches on the impact of violent deaths, the significance of imagery in processing trauma, and the role of group therapy in healing. Dr. Z and Dr. Rynearson also explore the need for community-based peer support groups to address the gap in mental health resources. Join us for an insightful discussion on finding meaning and healing in the wake of traumatic loss.
00:00 Introduction to Phoenix Rising
00:28 Meet Dr. Ted Rynearson
01:36 Personal Story of Loss and Resilience
03:00 Understanding Unnatural Deaths
03:58 Historical Perspectives on Grief
07:01 The Dual Narratives of Violent Death
08:13 The Role of Imagery in Processing Trauma
16:10 Group Therapy and Resilience
20:16 Personal Reflections and Coping Strategies
22:55 The Importance of Support Systems
27:43 Challenges and Misunderstandings in Grief Therapy
38:49 Creating Peer-Led Support Groups
44:03 Conclusion and Future Plans
46:53 Closing Remarks
053: The Loss of a Sibling: A Journey Through Grief, Suicide, and Family with Nicole Jamison (Part 2) Join Dr. Christina Zampitella on Phoenix Rising as she delves into the heart-wrenching journey of surviving the loss of a loved one to suicide. In this emotional and insightful episode, Dr. Z interviews a guest who intimately shares her experiences, from the initial moments of discovering her sister's suicide to the challenges of supporting her niece and nephew. Listen as they discuss the profound impact of multiple losses, the importance of acknowledging and expressing emotions, and the critical need for community and professional support. They also emphasize the significance of open dialogues about mental health and suicide, aiming to dismantle the stigma and foster understanding. This episode provides a compassionate guide for anyone navigating the complexities of grief, trauma, and healing. 00:00 Introduction to Phoenix Rising00:28 Discussing Suicide and Its Complexities01:17 A Personal Story of Loss05:01 The Aftermath and Family Impact09:03 Coping Mechanisms and Community Support21:22 Navigating Multiple Losses37:18 Upcoming Podcast Plans37:50 Emotional Reactions to Suicide38:51 Stigma and Secrecy Around Suicide41:01 Recognizing Risk Factors42:38 Finding Support and Healing51:38 The Importance of Open Dialogue54:44 Growing Through Grief01:06:07 Final Thoughts and Resource
The Loss of a Sibling: A Journey Through Grief, Suicide, and Family with Nicole Jamison (Part 1)
In this heartfelt episode of 'Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z,' Dr. Christina Zampitella sits down with Nicole Jamison to discuss the sensitive and challenging topic of suicide. Nicole shares her personal story, opening up about the complexities of her sister Maria's life, which included adoption, bullying, divorce, and multiple traumas. Nicole recounts the highs and lows of their childhood, the impacts of their father's accident, and their mother's cancer diagnosis. She delves into Maria's battle with mental health, her use of anti-anxiety medication, and ultimately, the events leading up to her tragic passing. This raw and emotional episode aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of grief and trauma, offering understanding and hope to those navigating similar paths.
00:00 Introduction to Phoenix Rising
00:28 Discussing Suicide with Nicole Jamison
02:47 Nicole's Early Life and Family Background
06:06 Adolescence and Early Struggles
09:03 High School and Family Crisis
11:50 College Years and Early Adulthood
13:29 Marriage, Motherhood, and More Challenges
16:21 Mental Health Struggles and Seeking Help
24:31 Compounding Family Tragedies
30:04 Maria's Final Struggles and Tragic End
In this powerful episode of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, Dr. Christina Zampitella breaks her silence after a year and a half hiatus to share her deeply personal journey. From a knee replacement and a sudden leukemia diagnosis, to the tragic loss of her beloved dog and both of her parents within a week of each other, Dr. Z has been through a tumultuous period of intense grief and trauma.
She discusses her battle with cancer, including the grueling treatments and emotional toll it took on her, as well as the critical support systems that helped her persevere.
As Dr. Z prepares to relaunch her podcast, she invites listeners to submit topics and share their own stories of loss and healing. This episode is a raw, unfiltered look at resilience and the human spirit's capacity to rise from the ashes of profound loss.
In this episode, Christina Zampitella sits down for a Q&A session. Christina is a distinguished expert from the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy. Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking dialogue that covers a range of topics from viewers like you.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
In this episode, Christina Zampitella sits down for a Q&A session. Christina is a distinguished expert from the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy. Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking dialogue that covers a range of topics from viewers like you.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
In this episode, we delve into a pressing issue that affects communities worldwide: the current drug overdose epidemic. We aim to shed light on the factors contributing to the drug overdose epidemic and its far-reaching impact. This episode explores the significance of addressing addiction, promoting mental health, and providing support to those affected by substance abuse.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
In this episode, we delve into a pressing issue that affects communities worldwide: the current drug overdose epidemic. We aim to shed light on the factors contributing to the drug overdose epidemic and its far-reaching impact. This episode explores the significance of addressing addiction, promoting mental health, and providing support to those affected by substance abuse.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
In this episode, we embark on a journey to understand the profound significance of hospice care. Join us as we delve into the world of end-of-life care, uncovering the compassionate approach that hospice provides for individuals and their families during life's final chapters.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
In this episode, we embark on a journey to understand the profound significance of hospice care. Join us as we delve into the world of end-of-life care, uncovering the compassionate approach that hospice provides for individuals and their families during life's final chapters.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked world of caregivers and the immense impact their role can have. We aim to create an empathetic space where listeners can gain a deeper understanding of the caregiver experience. Caregiving comes with unique demands, and this episode aims to acknowledge and validate the complexities of this role. Join us as we shed light on the emotional, physical, and mental challenges that caregivers face, and uncover the importance of understanding and supporting these unsung heroes.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked world of caregivers and the immense impact their role can have. We aim to create an empathetic space where listeners can gain a deeper understanding of the caregiver experience. Caregiving comes with unique demands, and this episode aims to acknowledge and validate the complexities of this role. Join us as we shed light on the emotional, physical, and mental challenges that caregivers face, and uncover the importance of understanding and supporting these unsung heroes.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Losing a beloved pet is a profound and often underestimated source of grief. In this episode, we delve into the emotional journey of dealing with the loss of a furry friend. Join us as we explore the complexities of pet loss, offering comfort, understanding, and insights for those who are navigating this unique form of grief. We aim to create a space where listeners can find solace and connection. Losing a pet can evoke powerful emotions, and our episode aims to validate these feelings.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Losing a beloved pet is a profound and often underestimated source of grief. In this episode, we delve into the emotional journey of dealing with the loss of a furry friend. Join us as we explore the complexities of pet loss, offering comfort, understanding, and insights for those who are navigating this unique form of grief. We aim to create a space where listeners can find solace and connection. Losing a pet can evoke powerful emotions, and our episode aims to validate these feelings.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
In this episode, we share Christie's courageous story of navigating the painful journey of losing a child. Join us as we listen to Christie's heartfelt narrative, filled with raw emotions, moments of strength, and the challenges of healing after the loss of a beloved child. Through this episode, we aim to create a space of empathy, understanding, and connection for those who have experienced similar loss. Christie's story serves as a powerful reminder that grief is a unique journey for each individual, yet shared experiences can provide solace and hope.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Life coaching isn't just about setting goals and achieving personal growth. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of life coaching in the context of grief and trauma. We explore the tools and strategies that life coaching offers to support the healing process. Join us as we explore how life coaching techniques can provide valuable support and guidance for those navigating the complexities of grief and trauma.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Life coaching isn't just about setting goals and achieving personal growth. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of life coaching in the context of grief and trauma. We explore the tools and strategies that life coaching offers to support the healing process. Join us as we explore how life coaching techniques can provide valuable support and guidance for those navigating the complexities of grief and trauma.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Dealing with the grief and loss of a loved one to suicide is a deeply personal and complex journey. Join us as we embark on a compassionate exploration of grief and loss from suicide, aiming to shed light on the unique challenges and emotions that accompany this painful experience.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Dealing with the grief and loss of a loved one to suicide is a deeply personal and complex journey. Join us as we embark on a compassionate exploration of grief and loss from suicide, aiming to shed light on the unique challenges and emotions that accompany this painful experience.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Grief and trauma are powerful emotional experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. In this episode, we delve into the symbiotic relationship between nature and healing, exploring the profound impact of intentional rituals in natural settings.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Grief and trauma are powerful emotional experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. In this episode, we delve into the symbiotic relationship between nature and healing, exploring the profound impact of intentional rituals in natural settings.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Grief and loss are natural and inevitable aspects of the human experience, but finding solace and healing in the midst of these emotions can be a challenging journey. In this episode, we embark on a soul-soothing exploration of how the wonders of nature can serve as a profound source of comfort and resilience during times of grief. Nature has a unique way of providing solace, renewal, and a sense of connection that can help us find strength even in our darkest hours.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Grief and loss are profound emotional experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and unable to move forward. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy—a transformative approach that has shown remarkable success in helping individuals navigate the complex terrain of grief.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Grief and loss are profound emotional experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and unable to move forward. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy—a transformative approach that has shown remarkable success in helping individuals navigate the complex terrain of grief.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Religion can be a source of comfort, guidance, and community for many individuals. However, for some, religious experiences can also result in trauma and deeply rooted emotional wounds. In podcast, we delve into the sensitive and often unspoken topic of religious trauma, offering support, validation, and insights for those who are navigating their healing journey.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
First responders are the unsung heroes who selflessly protect and serve our communities every day. However, their brave and demanding work often exposes them to traumatic events that can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. In this episode, we delve into the topic of grief among first responders, shedding light on the unique challenges they face and offering support and resources for their healing journey.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Losing a lifelong friend is a deeply personal and heart-wrenching experience that can leave a profound impact on our lives. In this episode, we explore the complex emotions and challenges that arise when we grieve the loss of someone who has been an integral part of our journey.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Losing a lifelong friend is a deeply personal and heart-wrenching experience that can leave a profound impact on our lives. In this episode, we explore the complex emotions and challenges that arise when we grieve the loss of someone who has been an integral part of our journey.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Immigration can be a complex and emotionally charged process. It creates a unique set of challenges for individuals and families. We delve into the intersection of immigration and grief, exploring the profound impact it has on individuals who are navigating a new and unfamiliar environment.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Experiencing reproductive loss can be a profoundly challenging and emotional journey for individuals and couples. Whether it's miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, or other forms of reproductive loss, the pain and grief can be overwhelming. Join us as we explore the different aspects of reproductive loss.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Experiencing reproductive loss can be a profoundly challenging and emotional journey for individuals and couples. Whether it's miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, or other forms of reproductive loss, the pain and grief can be overwhelming. Join us as we explore the different aspects of reproductive loss.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Are you or someone you know experiencing the loss of a baby during pregnancy, labor, or delivery? A stillbirth doula is a trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to families who experience the loss of a baby during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. This type of loss can be traumatic and devastating, and a stillbirth doula can provide specialized support to help families navigate the grief and trauma associated with stillbirth.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Art therapy allows individuals to gain a new perspective on their experiences and emotions. Through the creation of art, individuals may be able to gain insights into their feelings and experiences that they may not have been able to access through traditional talk therapy.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Art therapy allows individuals to gain a new perspective on their experiences and emotions. Through the creation of art, individuals may be able to gain insights into their feelings and experiences that they may not have been able to access through traditional talk therapy.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life, we so often avoid the complex and personal expression of grief. The avoidance makes it difficult to explore and share our grief in our everyday lives. Yet, it is a natural and universal human experience.
In Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z, we will be deconstructing and highlighting the different aspects of grief and loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Sound therapy is a healing approach that uses sound frequencies to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Sound therapy is a healing approach that uses sound frequencies to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Yoga therapy isn't just for relaxation. It can be a great tool in your recovery from grief and trauma.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Yoga therapy isn't just for relaxation. It can be a great tool in your recovery from grief and trauma.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Learn how you can look at loss from a growth perspective.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Yoga therapy isn't just for relaxation. It can be a great tool in your recovery from grief and trauma.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Learn how you can look at loss from a growth perspective.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Ambiguous Loss is when the nature of a loss prevents someone from recognizing, experiencing, or grieving that loss.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Ambiguous Loss is when the nature of a loss prevents someone from recognizing, experiencing, or grieving that loss.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
What are the losses we grieve that are not death related? Why is it important to acknowledge the grief that is a result of that loss?
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Understanding how and why we maintain a continued bond, or connection, with a loved one who has passed away.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
Children understand and respond to grief and loss differently than adults. Children experience the world in a very concrete and literal way, and knowing how to support children as they grieve is important.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
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About Phoenix Rising In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
Children understand and respond to grief and loss differently than adults. Children experience the world in a very concrete and literal way, and knowing how to support children as they grieve is important.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
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About Phoenix Rising In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
If you lose your parents, you become an “orphan”. If you lose a spouse, you are a “widow”. But if you are a parent who loses a child, there is no word for this type of loss. This type of loss is unique in the human experience, and navigating this grief is very different.
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About Phoenix Rising In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
If you lose your parents, you become an “orphan”. If you lose a spouse, you are a “widow”. But if you are a parent who loses a child, there is no word for this type of loss. This type of loss is unique in the human experience, and navigating this grief is very different.
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About Phoenix Rising In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
What is Disenfranchised Grief? What are the different types of it? How it impacts the people experiencing it, and what we can do to help? Let’s tackle this very important type of grief.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
What is Disenfranchised Grief? What are the different types of it? How it impacts the people experiencing it, and what we can do to help? Let’s tackle this very important type of grief.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Getting stuck in the process of grieving. How do you know if you are experiencing prolonged grief?
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. These are the “stages of grief”. Does this really describe the whole experience of grief and bereavement? What are some better ways to think about and navigate grief?
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word. If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief. If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Welcome to Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z“. This podcast we have conversations to help demystify and shed light on the process of grief.
I’m your host Dr Christina Zampitella (aka Dr. Z)- I am the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware. a Dr of Clinical Psychology, and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling.
I am also a survivor of grief and trauma, so my perspective on these topics is from personal experience. On today's podcast, I will be sharing the second part of my story with all of you.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience
In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word.
If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief.
If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505
Welcome to Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z“. This podcast we have conversations to help demystify and shed light on the process of grief.
I’m your host Dr Christina Zampitella (aka Dr. Z)- I am the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware. a Dr of Clinical Psychology, and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling.
I am also a survivor of grief and trauma, so my perspective on these topics is very personal, and from experience. On today's podcast, I will be sharing the first part of my story with all of you.
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About Phoenix Rising
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, one that is complex and personal. It is that avoidance makes it so hard to talk about in our everyday lives, yet it is a natural and almost universal experience
In Phoenix Rising we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief, and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
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If you found this podcast helpful please share it, subscribe, and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. We want to be a resource for anyone who is experiencing loss and this is a simple way you can help us spread the word.
If you are struggling with grief and need some professional help we encourage you to find a licensed therapist, and if you can, one who specializes in trauma, death, loss, and grief.
If you are in Delaware you can reach out to The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy at www.CenterForGriefTherapy.com, or by calling (302) 635-0505