An Update & A Pause
In this brief episode, I explain what's been going on for me and why I need to take a hiatus. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz **NOT ACCEPTING THERAPY CLIENTS CURRENTLY**
Dec 13, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 23
This Thing Called Grief: Navigating Life After Loss
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.
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Episodes
Prepping for the Holidays
This year, I'm only devoting one episode to the holidays at they relate to grief. I offer five gentle suggestions to help you navigate this time of year. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz For Therapy Inquiries: www.starfishcounseling.biz (PA residents only) Grief to Gratitude Retreat from May 16-20: https://tri.ps/6bh6g
Nov 01, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Multiple Losses within a Short Period of Time
I talk about a dynamic that a lot of people face - incurring losses within a short amount of time. I also give a few pointers on how to start dealing with the overwhelming grief. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz Therapy Inquiries (PA residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz Grief to Gratitude Retreat: https://tri.ps//6bh6g
Oct 11, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Grief to Gratitude Retreat
I talk about a retreat I'm hosting May 16-20, 2025 at the Retreat Ranch in Marble Falls, TX. To learn more or to reserve your spot: https://tri.ps/6bh6g or theretreatranch.com Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz
Sep 20, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Some Considerations Before Establishing a Daily Routine
Getting back to your life after a loss can be hard, so in this episode, I go over a few considerations you may want to think about if you're ready to resume or start a daily routine. I also share some exciting news about upcoming events. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz For therapy inquiries (Pennsylvania residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz
Sep 06, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 19
When You Want to Rush the Healing Process
A lot of my clients and I have struggled with the urge to ignore our feelings and rush through the grieving process. Pain can do that to you. I talk about why that is in this episode. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For Therapy Inquiries (PA residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz
Aug 16, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Writing Prompt for 8/2/24
This episode contains a writing prompt. I periodically offer such prompts to help you navigate your grief process. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For Therapy Inquiries (PA residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz
Aug 02, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Checking In
In this episode, I give you a few questions to use for a self-check-in, which is a valuable activity to do to help you in your grief. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz
Jul 19, 2024•4 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Writing Prompt - 6/28/24
It's time for another writing prompt. Be sure to create space and time to do the writing and then plan on doing a reset before reintegrating. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz
Jun 28, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Spiritual Bypassing
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com Therapy Inquiries (Pennsylvania residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz
Jun 21, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 14
An Invitation to Journal Coaching
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 ...
Jun 21, 2024•3 min
Signs You're Doing Okay
"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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For Therapy Inquiries, visit www.starfishcounseling.biz (Pennsylvania residents only)
Jun 07, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Writing Prompt - 5/24/24
This is a writing prompt related to grief. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (Pennsylvania residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz
May 24, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Different Levels of Grief
I talk about how the level of grief experienced can vary among losses, depending upon a few factors. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries, visit www.starfishcounseling.biz (PA residents only).
May 17, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Doing the Bare Minimum in Grief
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com Visit www.starfishcounseling.biz for therapy inquiries (PA residents only).
May 03, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Writing Prompt - 4/26/24
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com Go to: www.starfishcounseling.biz for therapy inquiries (PA residents only)
Apr 26, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 9
The Grief Associated with Transitions
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz .
Apr 19, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 8
What To Do When You Don't Have Support
I talk about support systems in this episode and what to do if you don't have one. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only), visit www.starfishcounseling.biz
Apr 05, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Bonus Episode: Writing Prompt #2
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? Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
Mar 22, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The Juggling Act of Grief
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz .
Mar 15, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Handling Grief When You're Depressed
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz For therapy inquiries (PA residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz ....
Mar 01, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 4
BONUS EPISODE: Writing Prompt for 2/23/24
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? Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz ....
Feb 23, 2024•4 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Secondary Losses
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz .
Feb 16, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Let the Low Be
I share how I'm getting through a low period of my life. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz For therapy inquiries (PA residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz .
Feb 02, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 3 Trailer & Updates
I talk about a few topics that will be appearing in Season 3 of this podcast and share some updates. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com Therapy Inquiries (PA residents only): www.starfishcounseling.biz
Jan 19, 2024•4 min
The Holidays & Grief, Part 13: Looking Ahead
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...
Dec 29, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 52
The Holidays & Grief, Part 12: You Can Do This!
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 the holiday season? 3. Name one positive thing from the holiday season. 4. Name one negative or challenging thing from the holiday season. 5. What is one takeaway you have about this season that will help you moving forward? Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy in...
Dec 22, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 51
The Holidays & Grief, Part 11: Finding Joy
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (PA residents only), visit www.starfishcounseling.biz .
Dec 15, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 50
The Holidays & Grief, Part 10: Handling Memories
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. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (Pennsylvania residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz ....
Dec 08, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 49
The Holidays & Grief, Part 9: Grief Splurges
In this episode, I talk about what grief splurges are and how they can help you cope with grief. Contact: lori@starfishcounseling.biz or starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com For therapy inquiries (Pennsylvania residents only), go to www.starfishcounseling.biz .
Dec 01, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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