#085:AFAF with David Leonard on How to Deal with Grief

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Recorded03 Oct 2023

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Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words when someone close to you is grieving? That initial encounter can be challenging. You might wonder what to say, how to provide support, or if you've been on the receiving end of condolences, perhaps you've felt unsupported or misunderstood. In this thought-provoking episode, your hosts, TalkDoc, Meredith, and Teighlor, engage in a heartfelt conversation with a special guest, David Leonard, the Executive Director of New Hope Grief Support Community. Together, they explore the multifaceted nature of grief, recognizing that each person's grieving process is as unique as a fingerprint. David poignantly describes grief as a beautiful mess, one that has the potential to evolve into a beautiful mosaic over time. David shares a powerful perspective: "Grieving people don't need to be fixed because they are not broken. They may be broken-hearted, but they are not broken." In this enlightening dialogue, we invite you to listen in and discover invaluable strategies to navigate your own journey through grief and to better support others during their times of mourning. Tune in to gain insights, empathy, and practical tools for fostering meaningful connections and communication in the face of grief. Together, we'll explore the transformative power of understanding and compassion in the midst of life's most challenging moments. Don't miss this episode—it's an essential guide for anyone seeking to navigate the complex terrain of grief with grace and wisdom. Music by epidemic sound. SHOW NOTES: Experts : Elisabeth Kubler-Ross; Dr. William Worden; Edith Edgar Resources/Links: New Hope Grief Support Community https://www.newhopegrief.org/ Childhood Estimation Bereavement Model - Judy’s House and Jag institute in Colorado https://judishouse.org/research-tools/cbem/cbem-reports/ What’s Your Grief? On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsyourgrief/?hl=en Modern Loss on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernloss/ National Alliance for Children Grieving (NACG): https://nacg.org/ Camp Erin: https://camperinparents.com/about-camp-erin/ Recommended Google Searches: “Grief support near me” “Grief Experience Camps near me”

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