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Ep 36: The Power of Grief Literacy: How To Navigate Loss with Gina Moffa
19 Sep 2023
My guest for this episode is Gina Moffa, a New York-based licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who, for almost two decades, has provided care and counseling for individuals dealing with trauma and grief. Gina's diverse professional experiences, including her impactful work with Holocaust survivors and her tenure as clinical director at Mount Sinai Hospital's Outpatient program, contribute to her unparalleled expertise. She has also recently authored the book, Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go, broadening our understanding of grief and offering a pathway to navigate the complex maze of loss. We talked about: 00:06:00 - The Importance of Grief Literacy 00:09:33 - Recognizing and Supporting Grief 00:13:32 - Setting Boundaries with Platitudes 00:16:18 - Emotion Phobia and Fear of Loss 00:26:16 - The Full Body Experience of Grief 00:27:19 - Creating a Safe Workplace 00:29:10 - Managing Well-being Outside of Work 00:35:03 - The Limitations of the Five Stages of Grief Resource mentioned: Martín Prechtel: Grief and Praise (1 of 3) Connect with Gina Mofa Website: ginamoffa.com Instagram: @ginamoffalcsw Facebook: @ginamoffalcsw The Book: ginamoffa.com/the-book Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai
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