This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss: Recent Episodes
Lori Peters
If you're looking for gentle yet frank and authentic conversations about the ins and outs of grief, loss and life in the aftermath, then this is your place. I'm Lori Peters, a veteran griever and licensed grief counselor. I use my personal and professional knowledge to talk about grief in all its messy aspects. I'm far from being an expert, but I'll share what I do know to help you navigate one of the hardest moments of life, when you've lost something or someone. Loss is universal but grief is unique for each of us. I feel honored and blessed to serve in this way as your guide and supporter.
I'm excited to share with you a new service I'm offering through my writing business. I am a therapist who happens to write - so much so that I've created a writing business, and journal coaching is a new endeavor.
Journal coaching is not therapy but it could be of some help to you. You can find out more by scheduling a free, 15-minute consultation with me by clicking this link:
https://calendly.com/lori-loriapeterswriter/15-minute-free-consultation
More details are also available on my writing website: www.loriapeterswriter.com/coaching .
A hot topic on tap for this episode - spiritual bypassing. I define it, provide examples of it and give you some tips on what to do when confronted by it and how to prevent you from doing it to someone else.
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"How do I know I'm doing okay?"
This is a common question I get from clients and others as they go through the grief process. I go over a list of six signs I look out for.
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This is a writing prompt related to grief.
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I talk about how the level of grief experienced can vary among losses, depending upon a few factors.
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Have you ever felt like you need to do something with your grief? I talk about that in this episode, suggesting a different way to approach grief.
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I have another writing prompt for you in this episode. Be sure to save time and space to do the activity and then to reset.
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I go over some common and not-so-common transitions that generate grief and explain why acknowledging the grief process inside of these changes is so important.
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I talk about support systems in this episode and what to do if you don't have one.
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It's the 4th Friday of the month and so I have another writing prompt for you. Be sure you're in the proper space to complete the prompt and don't forget to ask your questions to reset - How do I reset? What self-care action do I need to take? What self-care thought do I have?
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Sometimes in grief, it feels like we have lives in two separate worlds and it becomes a juggling act. I talk more about this strange dynamic in this episode.
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TW: mentions of suicide and trauma
I share a bit of my story about how I navigated grief and depression and I offer some gentle suggestions.
If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for support. Call 988, the national crisis hotline, or 911 or your local crisis hotline.
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On the 4th Friday of each month, I will be offering you a prompt to journal about in relation to grief and your grieving process.
Today's prompts: 1. How are you feeling about your grief process? 2. Do you believe you need extra support?
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Sometimes the grief journey gets complicated when we discover we are actually grieving more than one loss. I talk about the existence of secondary losses in this episode.
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I share how I'm getting through a low period of my life.
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I talk about a few topics that will be appearing in Season 3 of this podcast and share some updates.
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I offer some questions for you to ponder and/or journal about to help yourself prepare for 2024 and the next holiday season as they relate to your grief.
Here are the questions:
1. How did you navigate your grief during this holiday season?
2. Did you honor your grief during this time? If the answer is yes, how did you do it?
3. What did you do that felt good to you?
4. What did you do that didn’t feel so good?
5. Is there anything you would like to change about how you observed the holidays? If so, what would that be?
6. As the new year dawns, is there anything you would like to accomplish in the next year?
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As we get closer to the apex of the holiday season, I do a brief check-in using some writing prompts. Here's the list of prompts:
1. How are you doing – really?
2. How are you navigating theholiday season?
3. Name one positive thing fromthe holiday season.
4. Name one negative orchallenging thing from the holiday season. 5. What is one takeaway youhave about this season that will help you moving forward?
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Finding joy while grieving and while observing the holidays can seem impossible. I approach this topic in a different way by going over a few small ways you can tap into joy.
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TW: I offer an exercise that may bring up discomfort or pain, especially for survivors of trauma. Please proceed with caution or feel free to skip the exercise.
What can you do with those memories that seem to pop up a lot during the holiday season? I offer some guidance here as well as some journal prompts to gain further insight.
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In this episode, I talk about what grief splurges are and how they can help you cope with grief.
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I do a brief check-in here on the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. to see how you are faring. I offer some questions to help you gauge where you are in your grief process as it relates to the holidays.
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This is a short guided meditation for grief. You may want to have a notebook or journal handy for this episode.
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In the last part of this microseries on doing the bare minimum when it comes to the holidays, I talk about some options for gift giving. I also talk about an extra episode I'm doing during the week of Thanksgiving.
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In this episode, I talk about how to approach meal prep and social activities when you're grieving during the holiday season.
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I offer some suggestions on how to take a minimalist approach to decorating for the holiday season when you just don't have the energy or desire to decorate.
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I sometimes get asked - What if I don't observe the holidays? What if I don't celebrate? Could I still be impacted? I dive a little bit into that topic in this episode.
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Feelings, feelings, feelings - those pesky feelings. They seem more acute during the holiday season when you're grieving. This episode takes a look at how to tend to those emotions.
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Social Media: 1. Facebook - Starfish Counseling for Grief and Loss 2. Instagram - @starfishcounselingforgrief
My Grief Support Group is held on Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. EDT. To register, contact me via email.
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Holiday planning is the subject of this episode. I go over a few questions and suggestions that could make this process easier for you.
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This is Part One of my annual holiday series on grief and the holidays. Today I talk about accepting the fact that the holiday season will not be what you hope it to be.
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I give you a quick peek of what it's like to be in a grief counseling session with me, and I explain the counseling process in general.
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For Pennsylvania residents looking for therapy, go to www.starfishcounseling.biz.
I go over some reasons why the second year of grief can be harder than the first. I also highlight why the second year can be a time of opportunity.
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Online Grief Support Group meets at 7 p.m. EDT on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month via Zoom. To sign up, email lori@starfishcounseling.biz.
For therapy inquiries (Pennsylvania residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz.
In this episode, I take a very general look at how some cultures address death and grief.
If you come from a culture I didn't mention, I'd be interested in learning how your culture treats the death and grief process. You can share that with me at Lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
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There are a few factors that influence how we grieve. I go over that list in today's episode.
I am making a list of topics that I want to cover on the podcast in 2024, so if you have an idea, please email me at lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
For therapy inquiries (Pennsylvania residents only), email lori@starfishcounseling.biz or visit www.starfishcounseling.biz.
Decisions, decisions - you will have to make a lot of them as you grieve. In this episode, I go over why you should wait on making some decisions and what you can do instead.
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I list the 5 top reasons why grief support groups help people navigate loss and I also give some tips on what to look for in a group.
Resources I mention:
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GriefShare: griefshare.org
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David Kessler's group and resources: grief.com
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My Online Grief Support Group: Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. EDT. Email me at lori@starfishcounseling.biz to get a Zoom link for the next meeting.
For those looking for grief therapy and reside in Pennsylvania, go to my website to schedule an appointment: www.starfishcounseling.biz
TW: Trauma, traumatic loss
I talk about what traumatic grief is and how it can develop. I also go over ways you can help yourself as you navigate this particularly complicated and difficult kind of grieving.
Resource: www.whatsyourgrief.com
Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
I'm away for the week, so for today's episode, I'm replaying one of the more popular episodes that have been downloaded. The topic is about helping yourself or someone else who's grieving.
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Today I talk about some of the nuances of grief associated with being a caregiver.
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If you're in Pennsylvania and are interested in receiving therapy services from Lori, please go to www.starfishcounseling.biz.
In this episode, I go over the "Tasks of Mourning," as posited by grief researcher Dr. J.W. Worden. Dr. Worden believes each griever completes tasks as they move through the bereavement process.
To research: Dr. J. W. Worden & the Tasks of Mourning
Contact: Lori - lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
If you're in Pennsylvania and are interesting in working with me for your grief concern, please go to my therapy website: www.starfishcounseling.biz
In this episode, I go over a few suggestions on how to handle grief when the supportive calls, texts, cards, etc. stop coming.
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In the last of this two-part miniseries, I talk about how grief impacts the body. I also share a little bit about what happened to me when I engaged with an unhealthy coping mechanism.
For more info about grief and the brain and body, check out the work of Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor. She's a grief researcher who's written a beautiful and easily understandable book on how grief impacts the brain, The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. Her website is thegrievingbrain.com.
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I dive into the science behind grief and its impact on the body and mind in Part 1 of a 2-part miniseries. Today's episode talks about the brain.
To learn more about Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, grief researcher and author of the book The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss, go to thegrievingbrain.com.
Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
As much as we wish it to be so, sometimes the people around us can't or won't understand our grief. I go over five suggestions to navigate this painful experience.
I mention an in-person grief group that I run in southcentral Pennsylvania. If you're interested in attending, email me at lori@starfishcounseling.biz.
In the second of a two-part miniseries on this topic, I list a few fun and creative ways to help children and teens process grief. For more activity suggestions, go to the Grief Resources page of my website, www.starfishcounseling.biz.
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In this episode, I talk about a few creative activities for adults to use to help them process grief. I only mention a few in this episode. For the entire list, go to my therapy website www.starfishcounseling.biz and go to the "Grief Resources" page.
Contact: Lori@starfishcounseling.biz
Today's episode is devoted to grief triggers - what they are and how you can handle them. I give you a simple 4-step process to deal with triggers when they arise. I also briefly mention how writing can help with this process.
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or lori@starfishcounseling.biz
Writing for Wellness Class on June 25: Visit https://www.loriapeterswriter.com/classes-group-experiences to get more info and to register.
I offer a list of 10 useful and not-so-useful comments to say to someone who's grieving, based on my own professional and personal experiences.
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
I will be offering another "Writing for Wellness" class on June 25 at 2 p.m. EDT. During the 90-minute class, we will explore the month's theme of "Happiness" by doing two activities, engage in some discussion and then do some free writing.
After you register, you will receive a Zoom link to access the class. For more information and to register, go to https://www.loriapeterswriter.com/classes-group-experiences/p/writing-for-wellness .
In this episode, I list several ways to help yourself in grief or someone else. These are tangible, doable suggestions that will help you undergo the hard process of reconciling a loss.
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
If you are in Pennsylvania (USA) and would like to contact Lori about therapy services, please call/text 717-931-1900 or go to www.starfishcounseling.biz .
I go deep in the intangible here as I discuss a certain type of grief that often goes unsaid. I provide examples of this type of grief along with a few ways to navigate it.
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In the last episode of the miniseries on Types of Loss, I talk about the nuances involved with a loss of health and/or way of life.
Got a grief topic idea you'd like me to cover? Have a comment? Email me at starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
For therapy inquiries, please go to www.starfishcounseling.biz.
TW: spiritual abuse, religious abuse, abuse
I talk about Loss of Faith and two subtypes of this loss. I also talk about my own experience of loss of faith and share some suggestions on how to navigate this situation.
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
TW: Pet Loss, Description of Pet Loss
In Part 3 of this miniseries on Types of Loss, I talk about a loss that is very close to me personally - Loss of a Pet. I also talk about why this loss so deeply affects many people.
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
In the second episode of this miniseries on types of loss, I discuss job loss and how it can impact who we are. I also throw in a tiny suggestion to journal about this type of loss (as well as other types of losses).
Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
Note: Writing for Wellness Class is April 23, 2023 at 2 p.m. EDT. If you haven't registered, do so as soon as possible. Register at writingforwellness.eventbrite.com.
In this episode, I discuss the grief related to the loss of a platonic relationship. There is much talk about when a romantic relationship ends, but not so much about when a friendship dies, so I get into that in this episode.
Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
Writing for Wellness Workshop: 4/23/23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT, via Zoom. Register at writingforwellness.eventbrite.com.
I talk about how anxiety can show up in grief and why that is. I also offer some ways to navigate anxiety.
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or lori@starfishcounseling.biz
For more info about my Writing for Wellness Workshop on April 23, go to writingforwellness.eventbrite.com .
In this episode, I share what conflicted grief is and how it can manifest. I also share some personal details about how this type of grief impacted me.
Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or www.starfishcounseling.biz
Death of a parent can stir up a multitude of emotions. I mention and dive into a few of them on this episode and I also provide some gentle suggestions on how to help yourself grieve.
I mention a book resource in this episode. I've written a book about writing and grief that will be released in late 2023. Look for "Writing Through Your Grief" soon wherever books are sold.
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or lori@starfishcounseling.biz
This episode is Part 2 of a two-part miniseries on children and grief. If you care for a child who has lost someone, I encourage you to tune into today's episode as I give some concrete suggestions on how to help a child who's grieving.
Grief Resources:
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The Dougy Center, a national organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.dougy.org
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Children's Bereavement Center: https://childbereavement.org
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The Highmark Caring Place, a Pennsylvania-based organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.highmarkcaringplace.com
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Center for Loss and Life Transition: www.centerforloss.com
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or lori@starfishcounseling.biz
There is a common misconception that children do not grieve. In this episode, I explain how grief in children does exist and how it manifests, depending on the age of the child. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on children and grief.
TW: Grief in children
Resources:
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The Dougy Center, a national organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.dougy.org
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Children's Bereavement Center: https://childbereavement.org
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The Highmark Caring Place, a Pennsylvania-based organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.highmarkcaringplace.com
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or lori@starfishcounseling.biz
TW: Child loss
In this episode, I talk about the nuances involved when you lose a child and I offer a few suggestions you may want to consider when it comes to the grieving process.
Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
TW: Pregnancy Loss
Today's episode is about the emotions and thoughts I experienced, and perhaps you have too, after getting pregnant again after loss. This is a situation that not many people want to talk about, so I'm doing that here to normalize not only what you may be feeling.
Support Resource: pregnancyafterlosssupport.org
Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com .
TW: Abortion
In this episode, I talk about the grief that can ensue after an abortion experience and how that grief can become disenfranchised.
If you have had an abortion, or know someone who has, and you're having a hard time coping with that decision, help is available. Here are some resources:
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Rachelsvineyard.org
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abortionchangesyou.com
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Hopeafterabortion.com
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Support After Abortion Hotline: 844-289-4673
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International Helpline for Abortion Recovery: 866-482-5433
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
You may also reach out to me to talk. Feel free to send me an email: lori@starfishcounseling.biz.
The purpose of this podcast has always been about spreading knowledge about grief and loss because knowledge is power. In the interest of that, I start a miniseries on pregnancy loss, which is a type of loss that is not discussed much and can lead to disenfranchised grief. Today's episode addresses early term loss, aka miscarriage, and stillbirth.
TW: Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, Stillbirth
Resources:
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If you're local to southcentral PA, you can contact me for grief counseling. My subspecialty is pregnancy loss. Go to www.starfishcounseling.biz .
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www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
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sweetgraceministries.com
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www.nationalshare.org
These resources are just the tip of the iceberg. Feel free to do an Internet search for "pregnancy loss support" or "perinatal loss support" and then your area to see what comes up.
Today's episode focuses on losses that aren't commonly considered losses, and for that reason, they often lead to disenfranchised grief. The losses I discuss on this episode are pet loss, divorce, job loss, loss of health or way of life, loss of faith, and loss of non-existent experiences.
Contact: www.starfishcounseling.biz
I continue this miniseries on losses that can result in disenfranchised grief by focusing on pregnancy loss.
CW: Pregnancy loss
Contact Info: lori@starfishcounseling.biz; www.starfishcounseling.biz
Today I talk about disenfranchised grief, which is a type of grief that not a lot of people know about. I also talk about how loss by suicide relates to disenfranchised grief.
TW: Suicide, loss by suicide
Resources: 1. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - www.afsp.org 2. National Mental Health Hotline - Call or text 988 in the United States
Contact Info: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
Welcome to another season of this podcast! On the first episode of the second season, I talk about the phenomenon of anticipatory grief. Remember that episodes are now dropping weekly instead of biweekly.
Please leave a review or comment on whichever podcast platform you're using. You can also send a comment or question to starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
The end of a year is often a time to go within, think about what has happened in the last 12 months and consider what you'd like to do in the new year. But, how does grief figure into this? I talk about that on this episode, which is the last one in the miniseries on the holidays and grief.
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I talk about the ups and downs of grief during the holidays and why I think this happens.
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In this episode, I get real personal and talk about how I coped during the holiday season after a few of my losses. I also talk about how my coping strategies changed with each loss and what the holidays look like for me now.
TW: Pregnancy Loss
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In this episode, I talk about how sadness can intensify during the holidays as it relates to grief. I also talk about what has helped me navigate sadness. Maybe my strategies can help you.
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In the next episode of this series on grief and the holidays, I take a look at ways in which guilt can spring up and how others' expectations can impact you. I also give a suggestion about how to avoid additional holiday stress.
Contact info: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
I continue the miniseries on grief and the holidays by discussing ways you can celebrate or not celebrate the holidays when you're grieving. Expect short episodes each Friday through December 30.
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Today is the start of a series of shorter episodes on grief and the holidays. Running through December 30, this series will take a look at what particular feelings may come up during this time, how to handle holiday celebrations, how to manage others' expectations and more. I will also be sharing some of my personal experiences.
Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
Today I tackle the last two myths about grief to conclude this five-part miniseries. I also share something special I'll be doing to help you navigate grief during the upcoming holiday season.
Feel free to email me at starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
I share a little tough love in this episode as I continue to debunk myths about grief. In Part 4 of this series, I talk about feelings in grief and ways to help someone who is in the bereavement process.
Care to offer some feedback or have questions? Please send an email to starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
This is the third of a 5-part series on busting myths about grief. In this episode, I talk about the myths of "There's only one way to grieve," and "You can't grieve a stranger."
For comments or questions, please email starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com .
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month in the United States, and October 15 is International Wave of Light Day commemorating all the babies who've died. This type of loss is one that isn't talked about much, so I wanted to do this bonus episode highlighting it.
To register for my pregnancy loss support group in Southcentral Pennsylvania, email me at starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
I continue dismantling some common myths about grief in an effort to reduce stigma about the grief process. Today, I take on two more myths in the second of a multi-part series.
For comments, send an email to starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
Grief is one of those topics that carries a lot of stigma and misunderstanding, creating untruthful beliefs and myths that end up hurting rather than helping. I'm doing my part to break down the walls of stigma by tackling some myths I've heard. Today's episode is Part 1 of a multi-part series.
Please send feedback to starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
Before I dive headlong into this podcast, I thought it would be helpful to go over some common terms so you know where I'm coming from. I define grief and loss and I list some examples of situations that you may not have originally considered to be losses.
To contact me, email starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com .
This is the inaugural episode of the podcast which focuses on grief, loss and life afterwards. As a licensed counselor and someone who has had multiple losses, your host Lori Peters aims to talk compassionately and honestly about grief to help break down barriers, provide validation and share the message that you are not alone in your grief.
Contact Lori at starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com.
This is the trailer for "This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss" featuring your host, Lori Peters, a licensed grief counselor and veteran griever. Lori brings her personal and professional experiences to talk about grief and all its facets to help you on this hard and unique journey.