What's Your Grief Podcast

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In this podcast Eleanor Haley, MS and Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C, the mental health professionals behind the website and book 'What's Your Grief', leave no stone unturned in demystifying the complicated and messy world of living life after loss. One digestible topic at a time, Haley and Williams distill topics ranging from grief theory to coping. Grievers and grief professionals alike will find their approach practical, relatable, informative and engaging. Grief is sad and confusing, but your grief support doesn't have to be.

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Dealing With Valentine's Day After a Death

Although Litsa and I have never been big on Valentine's Day, we realize many of you may have warm, fond memories of Valentine's Days past. Regardless of where you typically fall of the Valentine's Day love-hate spectrum, a day focused on romance and love can be hard on those who are feeling sad. In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast we discuss some very specific ways to spend Valentine's Day when you're grieving. We discuss options for staying in alone or with a small group of people ...

Feb 10, 2016•32 min

Expanding Our Understanding of Loss

There is a common misconception that death is the only loss that results in grief. Although the loss of a loved one is one of the most devastating types of loss, there are many other circumstances - such as addiction, mental illness, infertility and/or the loss of a relationship, home, job, pet, health, hopes and dreams, faith, identity. etc - that might cause a person to grieve. In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast, we encourage people to expand their understanding of grief and loss...

Jan 21, 2016•22 min

Thinking About New Year's Resolutions

With New Years just a few days away, you may be tempted to make a resolution for 2016; especially if 2015 has been a tough year. In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast, we discuss the positives, pitfalls, and practicalities of making a New Year's resolution when you're grieving. Show Notes: www.whatsyourgrief.com/thirty-two

Dec 28, 2015•31 min

Your Questions About Holiday Grief Answered

In this episode of the What’s Your Grief podcast, we answer your questions about coping with holiday grief. I’m worried the holidays will be very sad and glum. How can I be strong for everyone? My loved one just died and now the holidays are here, what do I do? The anniversary of my loved one’s death is right around the holidays, what do I do? Is it okay if I skip the holidays altogether? How do I politely respond to people who ask why I don’t like/celebrate the holidays? How do I deal with feel...

Dec 09, 2015•27 min

The Guilt of Feeling Better and Living Life After a Loss

After the death of a loved one, things like feeling better, letting go of belongings, making changes, and just generally living life after the loss can be complicated. Things like when to remove your wedding ring, give away your loved one's belonging, and even when it's okay to laugh again are very personal and often difficult decisions to make. In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast, we discuss the guilt and hesitancy many people feel when taking steps forward (or even laterally) and ...

Nov 10, 2015•23 min

The Continuum of Negative Coping

After the death of a loved one, it is easy to find yourself engaged in negative coping. These types of coping allow for people to avoid grief triggers, difficult emotions, and tough situations. Ultimately, though, they can be part of a cycle that prevents you from truly processing your experiences and from learning how to live now that your loved one is gone. Many people don't realize that negative coping exists on a continuum, where 'normal' behaviors become maladaptive. It is easy to recognize...

Sep 30, 2015•27 min

Going Back to School After a Death

It is normal to be nervous about sending your child back to school after a death. As a parent, it's in your nature to want to protect your child after a death. If your family experienced the death of someone special this summer, there is a good chance you've been watching your child to see if they're coping and adapting well. If possible, you may have spent extra time over the summer coping together as a family. Maybe you've even been spoiling them a bit, trying to make the pain in their life ju...

Aug 31, 2015•26 min

Grief Raves and Faves

In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast, Litsa and Eleanor discuss their grief favorites - favorite movies, favorite songs, favorite books, and even favorite grief cliche they love to hate. Listen to this episode to hear their recommendations and then share your own favorites with the WYG community in the page comments or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #GriefFavorites. Show Notes: www.whatsyourgrief.com/twenty-seven/...

Aug 20, 2015•28 min

Getting Married After a Death

Although your wedding is a happy and joyous occasion, it can be a bittersweet when someone important has died and isn't there for your special day. There are lots of little ways to bring yourself comfort and honor and remember the person you who has died on your wedding day. In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast we invite our grief friend Jana DeCristofaro of the Dougy Center to help us discuss planning and navigating your wedding day after a loss. Show Notes: www.whatsyourgrief.com/t...

Jul 23, 2015•31 min

Milestones and Weddings After a Death

When someone dies, those they leave behind not only grieve for the present but they also grieve for their loved one's absence in the future. For children and teens, complicated feelings and emotions around future milestones like weddings, starting a family, and graduations can be expected. In this episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast, we invite Jana DeCristofaro from the Dougy Center to talk with us about the many ways that grief can impact children, teens and families when it comes to marri...

Jul 23, 2015•28 min

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