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: 1. The Dougy Center, a national organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.dougy.org 2. Children's Bereavement Center: https://childbereavement.org 3. The Highmark Caring Place, a Pennsylvania-based organization that helps ...
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: 1. The Dougy Center, a national organization that helps grieving children and their families: www.dougy.org 2. Children's Bereavement Center: https://childbereavement.org 3. The Highmark Caring Place, a Pennsylvania-based organiza...
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: 1. Rachelsvineyard.org 2. abortionchangesyou.com 3. Hopeafterabortion.com 4. Support After Abortion Hotline: 844-289-4673 5. International Helpline for Abortion Recovery: 866-482-5433 6. National Suici...
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: 1. If you're local to southcentral PA, you can contact me for grief counseling. My subspecialty...
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. Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or www.starfishcounseling.biz
I talk about the ups and downs of grief during the holidays and why I think this happens. Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or www.starfishcounseling.biz
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 Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com or www.starfishcounseling.biz
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. Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
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. Contact: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
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.
