Trigger warning: Discussion of death, suicide, suicide attempts, murder, and overdosing.

Processing grief is such an important parts of life, and yet rarely discussed. Today’s guest is works at the Centre for Grief and Healing and is on her own grief journey after the passing of her partner. Irish gives advice on supporting someone who’s grieving, forgiving yourself and letting go of guilt, and moving away from unhealthy ways of grieving. The three discuss the power of group therapy, secondary losses, bereavement leave, and finding the joy in life after death.

Resources:

-Books on Grief: Finding Meaning by David Kessler, The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman, On Death and Dying by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Grief Day by Day by Jan Warner

-Podcasts on Grief: Philotimo Life by Maria and Ammo, The Grief Sofa by Alice and Lucy

Follow Irish and the Centre for Grief and Healing!

Instagram: @centreforgriefandhealing and @i.desire_

Website: https://www.aneeklwci.com/, https://www.bereavedfamilies.ca

Ukraine Resources:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/09/heres-a-list-of-top-rated-charities-to-help-the-ukraine-relief-effort.html

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Starring: Cathy Capizzano and Genevieve Canavan Editor: Kevin Grou

Theme Song: Night at the Dance Hall by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org)