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S4 E7: Connie Harrington on the Complexity of Grief and the Power of Community Support

S4 E7: Connie Harrington on the Complexity of Grief and the Power of Community Support

Update: 2025-04-03
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On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Connie Harrington about the Murder-Suicide Loss Network, the power of community support when grieving and healing, and what it means to tell our own stories.


 


Connie Harrington is a content strategist, mom of two, and a survivor of murder-suicide loss. She is on the leadership team of Triumph over Trauma: Northern Shenandoah Valley Resilience Initiative and on the board of the Murder-Suicide Loss Network.


 


Referenced Resources:


Murder-Suicide Loss Network: https://www.mslnetwork.org/


My Grief Connection: https://www.mygriefconnection.org/


David Kessler’s Work: https://grief.com/


Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Work: https://www.centerforloss.com/


TAPS: https://www.taps.org/


The Perversion of Virtue by Thomas Joiner (book)


 


Topics discussed in this episode include suicide and homicide. It may be difficult for some listeners. Help is always available- The suicide and crisis lifeline can be reached by texting or calling 988.


 


The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.

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S4 E7: Connie Harrington on the Complexity of Grief and the Power of Community Support

S4 E7: Connie Harrington on the Complexity of Grief and the Power of Community Support

Northwestern Community Services Board Prevention Department