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Grief Matters

Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Centerwww.copewithgrief.org

The Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center will host a monthly podcast featuring conversations about life and death. 

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Episodes

IDLM Presents: Honest Conversation on End-of-Life

Anna Adams, founder of International Doula Life Movement chats will Lee Ellison, director of marketing and media at Quinlan Care Concepts about their Quinlan Palliative Care program. Support the show

Nov 22, 202414 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice - Pioneers in the Hospice Industry

This November, as we celebrate National Hospice Month, IDLM kicked things off by spotlighting one of their valued partnerships. Today’s guest is Lee Ellison, Director of Marketing and the Director of the Karen Ann Quinlan Care Concepts End-of-Life Doula Navigator Program. Throughout the month, we’ll also be sharing insights about the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice, their dedicated palliative care team, and the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center. Join us as we explore the impactful work hap...

Nov 05, 202423 minSeason 4Ep. 14

How Grief Changes Us

A few of the ways that grief changes us... Support the show

Jun 10, 20248 minSeason 4Ep. 16

What not to say at a funeral...

What to say (and not to say) at a funeral. When we feel awkward, we often offer clichéd platitudes while trying to comfort the grieving. Support the show

May 13, 20249 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Funeral Traditions

Why we do what we do. Support the show

May 04, 20248 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Pet Loss...

How we bond with our animal companion will reflect how we mourn them Support the show

Apr 26, 20248 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Comparing Losses...

...Whose pain is worse, and what does it matter anyway? Support the show

Apr 04, 20245 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Variables of Grief

Variables of Grief. Why we grieve the way we do. Support the show

Mar 29, 202412 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Ambiguous Grief?

Ambiguous Grief. What it is and what we can do about it. Support the show

Mar 15, 20249 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Strategies for those whose "normal" has changed

Listen as Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center discusses remembering that after a significant loss, a person doesn't get to go home to their normal, and being appreciative of the time we have with our loved ones. Support the show

Feb 23, 20246 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Learning About Grief is Different for Children

Explore how the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center shares information and ideas on how to educate children about grief in ways they can remember. Support the show

Feb 15, 20247 minSeason 4Ep. 6

NJ Passes Grief Education Law

A new law in New Jersey requires that grief education be taught to students in grades 8-12. The Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center is offering a one day training "Curriculum Ideas and Strategies for Teaching Grief and Loss in grades 8-12" on March 22nd. More information can be found: https://karenannquinlanhospice.org/events/curriculum-ideas-and-strategies-for-teaching-grief-and-loss/ Support the show...

Feb 06, 20248 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Sainthood vs. Reality

What does it mean when a loved one dies and they are suddenly elevated to Sainthood in the eyes of their loved ones. Lorri Opitz discusses how letting go of the negative only leaves room for the positive. Support the show

Jan 26, 20246 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Perfect Sanctuary

Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center tell how to find your place of refuge and comfort. Support the show

Jan 19, 20245 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Debunking Two Grief Myths

Listen as Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center debunks to grief myths that well-meaning friends and loved ones often repeat in an effort to help us heal. Support the show

Jan 12, 20249 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Grief forces us to be braver and stronger

In grief we are asked to go outside of our comfort zone. It forces us to be braver and stronger than we ever imagined we could be. Support the show

Jan 06, 20245 minSeason 4Ep. 1

What may be possible in the New Year

It's good to reflect on the year or year's that have passed since your loss. It's normal and good. I assure you...it will get better. Support the show

Dec 29, 20236 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Mourning the loss of our old self

Hosted by Lorri Opitz this week's podcast explores the grief surround mourning the loss of who we were before our profound loss. Support the show

Dec 15, 20235 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Why do we Grieve?

We learn early in life that we have to deal with loss. So why do we grief? It's because "grief" is all about "us." It's the last act of love we have to give. Listen to Lorri Opitz as she talks about this topic Support the show

Dec 08, 20234 minSeason 3Ep. 4

What is "Magical Thinking?"

"Magical Thinking" in the grief process can negatively sabotage ourselves into thinking we are bad people because our love wasn't enough to cure our loved one. Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center, offers tips on how to break the cycle of "Magical Thinking." Support the show

Dec 01, 20237 min

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

The Holiday is not just a day, but an entire season. Listing to learn some tips on how to navigate the holiday season when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Support the show

Nov 21, 202310 minSeason 3Ep. 3

How Does Grief Affect Us?

Listen to Lorri Opitz, Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center as she discusses some the emotional and spiritual ways that grief affects us. Support the show

Nov 16, 20235 minSeason 3Ep. 2
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